The Cataract Canyon Rafting Experience:
Deep within the
boundaries of Canyonlands National Park, Cataract Canyon is a perfect
balance between serene floating, incredible hiking, and fast-moving rapids.
300 million years of rock history, abstract sculpted sandstone spires, and
ancient Anasazi petroglyphs and granaries grace Cataract Canyon.
The rapids
are run on days 3 & 4, and during high water (May through June) provide
the biggest and most challenging whitewater in the U.S. In July the river drops
and the rapids become more moderate, yet still exciting. 
There are
beautiful beach camps and with five days there is plenty of time to do
all the great hikes and numerous camp activities. We stop daily for hikes up
secret canyons only accessible by river. We’ll visit Native American
Anasazi ruins, incredible rock formations and enjoy the solitude.
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learn more about Cataract Canyon.
The oarboat is
the traditional raft on the Colorado River. This type of craft places you
‘up close and personal’ with the river and its natural awesome power.
It’s a pure wilderness river trip combining all the comforts needed to
enjoy the outdoors. Carrying four to five people, the small 18-foot rafts put
you right in the heart of the whitewater action. Only the quiet dipping of
the oars in the water breaks the impressive natural quiet of the smooth
water sections. The 5 day oarboat trip allows for more hiking as well as a more
overall pure wildernesses trip. The oarboats will be motored off of Lake Powell
at the end of the journey.
Return to Moab
by scenic airflight (suggested option) offering a bird’s eye view of
Canyonlands National Park and Cataract Canyon.
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The Sheri Griffith Difference:
Sheri Griffith Expeditions
brings the experience of 37 years in the outdoor recreation
industry to the "Sights of
Cataract Canyon" river trip. Through out this time we've learned how to
make you feel comfortable and safe on the river. This knowledge has helped us
create comforts that many other outfitters can't provide. Through extensive
training and workshops, our company's experience has been built upon and passed
down throughout all of our 37 years in business. You will see our experience in
the quality of equipment, food, and staff on each trip.
Our guides are
professional, exceptional people with outstanding talents, who are eager to
share their knowledge, experience, and enjoyment of life in the outdoors. This
group of guides is by far the best on the river. They continually strive to
perfect their understanding of our wilderness and its secrets. This is their
way of life, and their passion is to share this adventurous way of life with
you.
"There is
one aspect of Sheri Griffith Expeditions that is constantly amazing. The
quality of the river guides is ALWAYS extraordinaire." Scott Harvey,
2006 | 
