Four-Day Expedition to Cataract Canyon by J-Rig raft.

	Cataract Canyon by J-Rig Four-Day Expedition

Trip Notes:

J-Rig in Cataract Canyon

On this popular 4-day expedition we travel by J-Rig, the "workhorse of the Colorado river". The versatility of this stable, motorized craft gives you a comfortable ride through the wilderness of Canyonlands National Park.

At the start of our journey, we enjoy the tranquil upper section of the river as it meanders through prehistoric sandstone cliffs. We have time to float quietly, to swim and to take photos at Dead Horse Point, Lathrop Canyon and the remote Doll House area in the Maze. Optional side hikes let us explore ancient Anasazi ruins and side canyons with pristine swimming holes.

We camp on the river's sandy beaches where you can socialize, relax and enjoy the night sky while your guides cook a hearty western-style dutch oven meal.

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Negotiating the rapids

Further downriver we reach the confluence of the Green and Colorado rivers, at the heart of Canyonlands National Park. The rapids of Cataract Canyon lie just ahead.

In May and June spring run-off from the Rocky Mountains creates some of the best whitewater action in North America. In the summer and fall the rapids are smaller, but still thrilling.

We navigate such legendary rapids as Satan's Gut, Little Niagara, and Hell To Pay, before arriving at the granddaddy of them all -- the Big Drops. After an action-packed day of whitewater river running we arrive at our final camp.

Our river adventure ends the next day at Lake Powell's Hite Marina. Here many of our guests opt to take a scenic flight back over Cataract Canyon to Moab, describing their 35-minute journey as the "icing on the cake". (More return options are detailed below.) Other guests continue on, taking a NAVTEC jeep trip into Canyonlands National Park for two more nights.

Trip Details:

Dates
2003:

April 7, 14, 21, 28.
May 5, 12, 19, 26.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
July 7, 14, 21, 28.

August 4, 11, 18, 25.
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
October 6, 13.

Times:

8:00 AM -- departure from NAVTEC office
9:00 AM -- launch at Potash boat ramp
3:00 PM -- approximate take-out at Hite Marina on Day 4
5:00 PM -- arrive back in Moab by charter flight
7:30 PM -- arrive back in Moab by ground transportation

Cost:

$715 p.p. plus tax and return transportation from Hite (see below).

Hite
Return
Options:

Please choose one and add to the cost of your trip:

1. Scenic flight from Hite back to Moab	$80 p.p. + tax
2. Ground transportation from Hite to Moab	$35 p.p. + tax
3. Have you car shuttled to Hite Marina	$150 vehicle + tax

Included:

• 22 ft. J-Rig motorized raft
• All meals and snacks while on the river
• Coast Guard approved life jackets, river bags and camera box
• Ground transportation from our office to the river put-in
• Pick-up from your motel or campground, if needed
• Parking available at the NAVTEC office
• Licensed experienced guide service

Not
Included:

• Soft drinks (bring your own -- we provide a cooler and ice)
• Tent, sleeping bag, ground cloth or pad (rentals available)
• Rain gear for protection against summer showers
• Gratuities to guides

Gear
Rentals:

• Tent -- two person -- $32
• Sleeping bag, ground cloth & pad -- $23

• Cataract Brochure (Color, 2 pages, 198KB)
• Canyonlands Map (1 page, 366KB)
• Multi-day Trip Information (5 pages, 426KB)
• Additional River Trip Information (5 pages, 36KB)

$100 per person deposit to hold reservations. Final payment is due 30 days prior to trip departure. Deposits are refundable less a $50 per person service charge if NAVTEC receives written notification at least 30 days prior to departure. No refund will be made if cancellation is within 30 days of departure.

NAVTEC Expeditions
321 North Main Street
PO Box 1267
Moab, Utah 84532

Call toll free: 1-800-833-1278
In Moab, call: 259-7983
Fax: 1-435-259-5823
E-mail: NAVTEC Expeditions