Starts at the Gates of Lodore in CO & ends at Split Mountain Campground in UT
4 Days
44 Miles
Class III Rapids
Beginner/Intermediate Whitewater
Minimum 7 years old and 50 lbs
July 30th – August 2nd, 2026
The trip this year is focused on family fun! Our expert river guides are ready to rock the rapids with you and your kids, paddling through fun – not scary – whitewater, swimming, hiking to check out awesome views, telling campfire stories about the dinosaurs and outlaws of the Wild West that walked these lands, and camping under brilliant stars. This four-day rafting trip covers 44 miles of the Green River in the heart of Dinosaur National Monument. Start rafting at the Gates of Lodore in Colorado and end at Split Mountain Campground in Utah. Experience beautiful scenery and multiple class III rapids along the way (there are a couple rapids that at some flows are regarded as Class IV). It’s a summer break trip of a lifetime that you will all be talking about for years to come!
This area of Dinosaur National Monument is roadless wilderness, so we bring all food and gear on oar boats and stop at a new camp each night. Guides and guests practice leave no trace camping, so if you pack it in – pack it out. Portable toilet systems, privacy tents and hand-washing stations are provided.
Tasty meals from the first day lunch through last day lunch are provided. Food consideration options are available if arranged in advance. Please see the Passenger Profile Link to add any food considerations. Please return your Passenger Profile Form at least 3 weeks prior and we will try to accommodate you, within reason. There is a $15 upcharge per day for major food considerations, Gluten Free, Vegan, etc. If this was not paid through your reservation, please pay when you come to pick up your dry bag.
7:15 am - Meet at Adrift Headquarters Guests are on their own for breakfast prior to meeting Adrift guides. An earlier meeting time can be arranged if you flew into the area. Come with your river bag packed. The shuttle to put in will depart from the Adrift Dinosaur's Boathouse at 8 am. At the river put-in your trip leader will provide a safety orientation before you start rafting through Lodore Canyon. Camp at a roadless wilderness site in the canyon. Lunch and dinner are provided.
Raft the Green River with optional short hikes to observe wildlife and canyon geology. Run one of the big rapids, Hell’s Half Mile, and camp at a remote beach. Optional hike. Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.
After breakfast you float out of Lodore into 2,000 ft. deep Whirlpool Canyon and run fun rapids. Great optional hike to waterfall and Indian rock art. Camp in wilds. Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.
Coffee and breakfast is ready early then we launch on the river and float through the exciting rapids of Split Mountain Gorge. Lunch is also provided. You should arrive at the river trip takeout anytime between 2-4 pm where you are shuttled back to your car at the Adrift Dinosaur Boathouse arriving between 3-5 pm.
