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rip Length: Expeditions in Cataract Canyon are 4 days, 3 nights. 5 day expeditions can be scheduled by special arrangement. Contact us for information. Group Size: Our maximum group size for Cataract Canyon expeditions is 25 guests per trip. 10 guests is the minimum group size we are able to accommodate. We can customize trips for special groups, reunions, etc. Contact us for group rates and special price quotes. Boats: During high water, precision control is needed, HATCH uses 33’ motorized rafts for comfort and safety. Later in the river season, when water levels drop, our skilled, licensed guides row you through this awesome canyon in 18’ self-bailing inflatable rafts. We do not offer paddle rafts or inflatable kayaks on Cataract Canyon trips for safety reasons. Weather: Average summer temperatures vary from 65-80 degrees at night to 90-1 10 degrees during the day. Early spring trips often have cool nights and milder temperatures during the day. Adverse weather may affect average temperatures.
Getting to Moab, Utah
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The nearest major airports are located in Salt Lake City, Utah or Grand Junction, Colorado. Driving time from Salt Lake City is approximately 3 1/2 hours (244 miles), from Grand Junction 1 1/2 hours (113 miles). Charter flights are available from both airports. It is required that you arrive in Moab the night prior to your river expedition departure. A list of accommodations will be included in your “ Confirmation Packet “ upon reservation confirmation.
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Moab is an active, popular town in the heart of the beautiful Red Rock Canyon country of southeastern Utah. It plays host to the thousands who visit southeastern Utah to take advantage of the area’s great recreational opportunities. From Moab, one can conveniently hike in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, mountain bike on the famous Moab Slick Rock Trail, whitewater raft the Colorado River, tackle the thousands of miles of rugged canyon roads in four-wheel drive vehicles or horseback ride amidst the alpine beauty of the La Sal Mountains.
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Moab is located 30 miles south of I-70 on US Highway 191 near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. You will find numerous dining and lodging options, guides and information, and all other services a traveler might normally need.
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