Section 1
Green River to Ruby Ranch
Twenty-three miles of broad valley with significant private land along the banks.
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Utah river guide
Green River · Green River State Park to Spanish Bottom
A long flatwater expedition through two immense canyon systems, linking the Green River town corridor to Canyonlands and a jet-boat exit from the Confluence.
River miles
About 120 miles to Spanish Bottom from Green River
Typical trip
7–10 days
Difficulty
Flatwater / Class I
Permit
BLM permit for Labyrinth plus NPS permit below Mineral Bottom
Section 1
Twenty-three miles of broad valley with significant private land along the banks.
Section 2
Bowknot Bend, sandstone walls, side hikes, and a 68-mile run to Mineral Bottom.
Section 3
Below Mineral Bottom, the Green enters Canyonlands for roughly 52 remote miles toward the Confluence.
Section 4
There is no road at the Confluence; flatwater groups normally meet a licensed jet boat for the return to Moab.
Put-in
Green River State Park or Ruby Ranch
Takeout
Spanish Bottom / Confluence by licensed jet-boat shuttle
Common season
Spring through fall; heat, wind, and low water matter
Current conditions
Use the linked official gauge or flow source before departure
Green River
Launch, groceries, lodging, fuel, and State Park ramp
Moab
Jet-boat operator base, rentals, lodging, and trip services
Hanksville
Regional backup services south of Green River
Jet boat and vehicle shuttle
NPS-listed licensed shuttle from the Confluence/Spanish Bottom to Moab.
WebsiteJet boat shuttle
NPS-listed licensed flatwater shuttle operator.
WebsiteLabyrinth permit support
Current Labyrinth permit form, road guidance, and stipulations.
WebsiteBLM permit for Labyrinth plus NPS permit below Mineral Bottom
Trip leader, group size, equipment, camping, fire, launch, and access rules may change. Carry the issued permit and the current agency stipulations.
The itinerary joins BLM Labyrinth Canyon with NPS-managed Stillwater Canyon.
Wind, current, paddle effort, and hiking choices determine daily mileage.
The upstream ride to Moab is a distinctive logistical endpoint.
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.