The Morning Half-Day trip meets at 7:30 am at our office at 625 Riversands Road. It begins with a beautiful 45-minute drive along the Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway, a stretch of highway famous for its breathtaking views of sandstone cliffs, desert valleys, and lush river bottoms. Upon arrival at the launch site, your trip leader and guides will give an orientation on river safety before you get underway. Seven miles of splashy rapids and magnificent scenery later, you'll pull to shore and a shuttle will return you to Moab around 12:00 p.m.
Choose clothing that will keep you comfortable through a full day under the sun and can get wet. Most guests come ready for rafting, but we do have a changing area and restrooms at our office location. We recommend the following:
- Sunscreen and lip balm (at least SPF 15)
- Sun hat (and string to keep it from blowing off)
- Sunglasses (be careful with expensive ones; even with eyewear retainers they can still come off)
- Quick drying shorts or swimming suit (women often prefer 2-piece suits under shorts and a T-shirt)
- T-shirt (Long sleeve is a good idea for sun protection in the hot summer months)
- Shoes that stay on your feet and can get wet
- Camera (Don’t forget to charge the battery and have plenty of space on the memory card!)
- Water bottle to remind you to drink
