Section 1
Potash to the Confluence
Approximately 48 miles of flatwater through Meander Canyon before the Green River joins the Colorado.
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Utah river guide
Colorado River through Canyonlands National Park
An expedition-scale desert river trip combining long flatwater approaches with 14 miles of powerful, flow-sensitive whitewater and a changing Lake Powell exit.
River miles
95 miles from Potash to North Wash
Typical trip
4–7 days
Difficulty
Up to Class V
Permit
Canyonlands river permit required
Section 1
Approximately 48 miles of flatwater through Meander Canyon before the Green River joins the Colorado.
Section 2
A major camp and hiking zone immediately above the rapids.
Section 3
Fourteen miles of flow-dependent whitewater; Big Drops are the principal technical features.
Section 4
A shifting river–lake transition where wind, mud, sand waves, and motor planning can govern timing.
Put-in
Potash, Moab, Green River, or Mineral Bottom
Takeout
North Wash (usual current takeout)
Common season
Year-round; character changes dramatically with flow
Current conditions
Use the linked official gauge or flow source before departure
Moab
Primary rentals, food packing, shuttles, lodging, and repair
Green River
Alternate Green River approach and food buy
Hanksville
Nearest limited services to North Wash
Jet boat and river logistics
Licensed Canyonlands flatwater shuttle and Moab river logistics.
WebsiteJet boat shuttle
NPS-listed licensed flatwater shuttle operator; confirm current services.
WebsitePermit support
Current permit and river regulation source.
WebsiteCanyonlands river permit required
Trip leader, group size, equipment, camping, fire, launch, and access rules may change. Carry the issued permit and the current agency stipulations.
The Green and Colorado confluence doubles the scale of the expedition.
Rapid classifications and lines change substantially with discharge.
The Dolls House and canyon routes reward itineraries with hiking time.
Checked against the linked managing-agency guidance on August 3, 2026. Conditions, access, permits, and provider availability can change; confirm before departure.
TripForge
Keep crew, boats, meals, gear, permit files, shuttle contacts, and launch checks together.