Activities

Canoeing
Hiking
Camping

Included

Medically-trained, naturalist guides
All transportation in passenger van
Expedition expense
Tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and paddling gear
All lodging: hotels and camping
All meals indicated in itinerary
Park entry fees

Weather

In June, expect daytime temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to low 90s (F). However, be prepared for cooler evenings dropping into the 50s (F). Rainfall is relatively scarce during this month, but it’s best to check the weather forecast closer to your trip.

Group 

All public trips are 18+. Please make sure to review the Intensity section for information about what to expect on your trip!

Intensity – Moderate to Advanced

No experience is required in canoeing or camping. Expect to paddle 7-12 miles a day which can take between 4-6 hours. Optional small daily hikes are scheduled in the itinerary. This trip is perfect for travelers who are comfortable being active for most of the day and who have some hiking experience.

Accommodations

• Nights 1 & 8, Maverick Hotel*
• Nights 2-5, Backcountry Campsites Riverside*
• Nights 6 & 7, Field Station in Moab*
• Double Occupancy

Day 1

Your journey begins today! You’ll meet your group and Utah guides in Grand Junction at your hotel. We will get to know each other over dinner and have a river-packing lesson before the night is over. This will get us ready for the big adventure to come.

Meals: D

Day 2

We will enjoy breakfast together and move to the vehicles for our 2.5-hour drive to Ruby Ranch. This will be the put-in for our 47-mile journey down Labyrinth Canyon. Here we will pack our canoes full of all of our belongings, review river comminutions signal, paddle class 101, and get let go of the front country.

We will travel 8 miles today to Trin Alcove for our first night camp. Here we will set up camp and take a nice hike up the canyon. Plus, enjoy a wonderful meal under the canyon walls.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 3

After coffee and a Dutch oven breakfast, we will pack up and get back on the water. We will paddle 9 miles to a 10-mile Bottom camp. With the scrub oak trees acting as shade we will enjoy the cooler temps and amazing view.

Our day will get filled with another hike above the rim of the canyon and provide a vast view of this landscape. There will be plenty of time to also cool off in the river for those who are feeling the heat of the day. Our evening will finish with dinner and fires with good connections.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 4

Today, we will paddle 12 miles to Bowknot Bend. Along the way, we will stop at Inscription Rock and see some of the oldest signs of humans traveling the area. Plus, get to enjoy the view of the canyon walls getting taller and taller as we get deeper into this crack in the earth.

We will finish at our camp and set ourselves up for an amazing hike to the Bowknot. This will allow us to view the river on two sides of the canyon and take advantage of the best photography spot for your trip.

Meals: B, L, D

• Required Gear
  • Backpack or duffel bag (no hard shell luggage)
  • Daypack (20L)
  • Dry bags for clothes and electronics
  • Reusable water bottles (320z)

• Camping Gear (Breakwater can provide you with the following gear, however if you have your own you are welcome to bring it with you)
  • Sleeping bag 
  • Sleeping pad
  • Compression sack
  • 1 large dry bag for your clothing and gear
  • 1 small dry bag for personal items

• Recommended Gear and personal items 
  • • Camping pillow
    • Sunscreen
    • Earplugs
    • Insect repellent
    • Toiletries (please choose biodegradable and scent-free items)
    • Small, personal first aid kit (including blister treatment)
    • Small, quick dry towel
    • Headlamp with extra batteries
    • Cell phone chargers