Ancient River, Ruins, and Rock Art
San Juan River and Cedar Mesa, Utah

What to Expect

Travel

All road travel is by Crow Canyon vans. Travel on the river, a 26-mile stretch with only two, low-intensity rapids, is by inflatable 18-foot rubber rafts. The program involves easy-to-moderate hikes of two miles or less at altitudes over 5000 ft. The terrain is not especially rugged, but it is uneven and occasionally brushy. Reaching some sites requires short scrambles on slickrock or talus slopes. Our pace will be leisurely and assistance will be given, but you must be comfortable standing and walking for several hours at a time.

Accommodations

Four nights are spent in comfortable motels, and two nights are spent camping at primitive campsites along the banks of the San Juan River. Privies are provided by the outfitter. You may bring your own camping equipment, or the outfitter will provide gear (ground cloth, tent, sleeping bag, and pad) for $35 per person. Motel accommodations are double-occupancy; single accommodations are available for an additional fee of $220.

Weather

The climate in southeastern Utah is generally very dry and sunny. Late spring and early fall daytime temperatures can be quite variable, ranging from the 60s to the 80s; nighttime temperatures during these seasons can dip into the 40s. Although it can rain any time, afternoon thunderstorms are most common in July and August.

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