Canoe and Camp 7 days down the Green River in Utah/ Level 2

A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of $230 required within 7 days of signing up for this trip. The deposit is needed to hold your space with the outfitter. Please contact me at cwmckayiii@gmail.com for payment options.

We will meet in Moab Utah and canoe 60 miles (6 Days) down the Green River from Mineral Bottom, past the confluence of the Colorado River, and end at Spanish Bottom. This trip is on flat water (no rapids) through Canyonlands National Park. Experience the same trip the Powell Expedition did in 1870. Hike the canyons, see Anasazi Indian ruins, camp on sandy beaches, swim, fish or just cool off in the river.
Leave OC: Whenever you want, but plan to arrive in Moab, Utah by Saturday, September, 19th about 5 pm for a group dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Please Carpool
Coming home back to OC: Leave Moab on Sunday, September 27th.
River Dates: Sunday, September, 20 Launch at 7:30 am from Mineral Bottom on the Green River.
Saturday, September 26th Pick up at Spanish Bottom on the Colorado River by jet boat.
Total Trip Cost approximately $600.00.
Trip costs for canoes, food, stay at my house in Moab, outfitter shuttle, Canyonlands permit fee, launch fees and 4 hour pick up by Jet Boat ride up the Colorado River.
ITINERARY
Please carpool. We will be leaving from Orange County via carpools/ caravan to stay overnight at a hotel/casino in Mesquite Nevada or in St George Utah, OR drive direct to Moab Utah (approximately) 12 hours from OC. Everyone needs to arrive in Moab Utah on Saturday, September 19th for a Group dinner Saturday evening to meet and discuss the trip. Stay at a local motel in Moab or Marc's house outside of town. Meet at the outfitter to load and set off on Sunday, September 20th.
Paddle 6 days down to the confluence of the Colorado and Green River. Paddle about 3 to 4 hours a day taking breaks throughout (swimming, fishing, and hiking). Camp on sandy beaches. Pick up by jet boat at Spanish Bottom on the Colorado River. Arrive back at the outfitter at 4 pm Saturday September 26th with a Celebration group dinner after.
Lunch and dinner meals will be provided.
Breakfast – simple! Examples: oatmeal, granola, bagels
Lunches – Sandwiches, crackers, fruit
Dinner – evening meals will be hot (social cooking!!) using a common Dutch Oven for all to enjoy.
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED 1-GALLON OF WATER PER DAY PER PERSON. PLAN ON BRINGING SUITABLE CONTAINERS TO FILL IN MOAB. 1 OR 2-GALLON PLASTIC JUGS WORK BEST IN THE BOATS. NO GLASS.
Snacks – you will need to bring your own snacks (nothing in “group” coolers!) for your personal consumption during the day. We recommend trail mix, dry fruit, candy, crackers, beef stick, jerky, etc.
CLOTHING
General - Weather is always an unknown factor – we recommend “2-season” clothing, i.e., quick-drying shorts, t-shirts and long pants/sweatshirt.
Water sandals or shoes, Hiking shoes or boots
Swimsuit or water shorts, Hat (sun protection)
Gloves (for paddling), Rain Gear (it will rain)
PERSONAL ITEMS
Sunglasses, DEET (Bug Repellent), Sun Screen Lotion, Chapstick, Hand Lotion, Towel, Toiletries, Personal Meds (use biodegradable soap & shampoo – it’s river bathing!!)
GEAR
Tent, Rain fly and Ground cloth, Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Flashlight
Eating Utensils, Plate, Bowl, Drinking Mug,
Personal Water Bottle (in-canoe use), Dry Bag (for clothes, etc)
QUESTIONS? Contact:
Chuck "Twoknives" McKay @ (949) 680-5217.