The Ultimate 12-Day River Rafting Experience:
Three Canyons, Two Rivers, One
National Park = ONE Great Adventure
The
multi-faceted "John Wesley Powell Adventure" combines magnificent
wonder, spectacular whitewater challenge and triumphant personal achievement.
It is the ideal balance of serenity, thrill, and fascination that will
transform your life. 
The expedition
begins in serene
Labyrinth Canyon on the Green River with touring
kayaks, and then transitions to oarboats and the fantastic Hiking in Canyonlands National Park before we meet the monumental whitewater of the
Colorado River in Cataract Canyon. The experience
culminates at Lake Powell with a breathtaking scenic flight over Canyonlands
National Park back to Moab. This is an unparalleled adventure vacation
experience.
This river
journey follows Major John Wesley Powell's historic and courageous journey on
the Green/Colorado Rivers in 1869. Powell was looking to map the previously
unexplored Green River from Wyoming to Mexico. Unlike Major Powell's journey we
bring way more amenities, guides who know where they're going, and much, much
better food! Click to learn
more about the history of the Green and Colorado Rivers.
The first five
days are in touring kayaks
on the upper section of the
Green River in Labyrinth Canyon. This part of the
Green River is renowned for its history and shear canyon walls.
After the fifth
day you switch into rowboats and Inflatable kayaks and enter Canyonlands National Park through
Stillwater Canyon. The next couple of days provide opportunities for extraordinary exploration. On these days you may get a chance to hike to several great features including Turks Head, Anderson Bottom Narrows, Ruins at Fort Bottom, Jasper Canyon Ruins, or Hike up Water Canyon. The Fremont Indians were a semi-nomadic people who inhabited these canyons (500-1275 A.D.). They left petroglyphs on the rock walls that can be spotted today. Denis Julien was a trapper and fur trader who left inscriptions on the rocks in a number of places. All of his inscriptions are dated 1836. How Julien got into the canyons is still a mystery. It is not known if he came by boat or if he walked in from the rim. On day 9 the Green River meets the Colorado River at the
"Confluence." Today we may get a chance for a "Layover Day". This allows us to hike to the top of the famous Dolls House in the Heart of Canyonlands National Park. This is a very challenging hike with over 1500 feet of vertical gain as you hike from Colorado River to rim of Canyonlands National Park. Once up tops some of the attractions include spectacular views of the La Sal Mountains, Canyonlands and the Colorado River. You will also get a chance to see hidden Native American ruins and petroglyphs. On day 11 the fun really begins. Here is where the world famous whitewater starts. You will encounter rapids with names like Capsize, North Sea's, Little Niagara, Satan's Gut and Ben Hurt. As you continue downstream the rapids become more intense until you enter the Big Drops--the steepest descent on the Colorado River. You complete the day's run and relax on a sandy beach to recount the excitement. Traditionally, the last night of the river trip is "dress-up" night. Anything goes if you would like to participate. It is up to your imagination! This is a great way to celebrate the trip and near completion of your Mighty Colorado River adventure. On day
12 you meet Lake Powell and your unforgettable river journey transitions to a
scenic plane flight over the canyon and river you just explored.
The Sheri Griffith Difference:
Sheri Griffith Expeditions
brings the experience of 39 years in the outdoor recreation industry to the
"John Wesley Powell Hiking
Adventure" 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 39 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 | 
