JENSEN RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Four Days of Whitewater Through the Lodore: Gates to Split Mountain in Class III Flow
A 4-day rafting run from the Gates of Lodore in Colorado to Split Mountain Campground in Utah offering Class III, beginner-to-intermediate whitewater; this guide compiles the route, logistics, and practical points for the trip.
Four Days of Whitewater Through the Lodore: Gates to Split Mountain in Class III Flow.
RiverWonderGrass Lodore is a four-day whitewater trip that launches at the Gates of Lodore in Colorado and finishes at Split Mountain Campground in Utah, running Class III rapids and threading canyon country that makes for an active, multi-day river experience suitable for beginner and intermediate paddlers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Class III rapids suited to beginners and intermediates
The run features Class III whitewater pitched for beginner and intermediate paddlers, providing exciting but manageable rapids across a four-day itinerary.
Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain Campground
The trip begins at the Gates of Lodore in Colorado and concludes at Split Mountain Campground in Utah, covering the river corridor over four days.
Daylong river travel through canyon landscapes
Over four days paddlers move through canyon country and river scenery that frames the whitewater sections and makes the run as much a landscape trip as a raft adventure.
What the day feels like
What the four-day run feels like
The RiverWonderGrass Lodore trip unfolds as a compact, continuous river journey: a launch at the Gates of Lodore, consecutive days of on-river travel negotiating Class III rapids, and a final takeout at Split Mountain Campground. The pace is that of a multi-day rafting trip—active river time punctuated by camp—designed for beginner and intermediate paddlers to experience whitewater over four days.
THE WHITEWATER
Class III rapids suited to beginners and intermediates
The run features Class III whitewater pitched for beginner and intermediate paddlers, providing exciting but manageable rapids across a four-day itinerary.
THE ROUTE
Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain Campground
The trip begins at the Gates of Lodore in Colorado and concludes at Split Mountain Campground in Utah, covering the river corridor over four days.
THE SETTING
Daylong river travel through canyon landscapes
Over four days paddlers move through canyon country and river scenery that frames the whitewater sections and makes the run as much a landscape trip as a raft adventure.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this run suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 4-day trip.
Meet at 9500 East 6000 South, Jensen, UT 84035 US.
Prepare for a four-day river trip; consult the operator for a detailed gear list and what is provided.
Operated by Adrift Adventures Dinosaur National Monument.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the RiverWonderGrass Lodore trip?
The trip is four days in duration.
Where does the trip start and end?
The trip starts at the Gates of Lodore in Colorado and ends at Split Mountain Campground in Utah.
What is the whitewater difficulty on this run?
The river features Class III rapids suitable for beginner and intermediate paddlers.
Where and when do participants meet?
Participants meet at 9500 East 6000 South, Jensen, UT 84035 US; confirm time and final details with the operator.
Who operates the RiverWonderGrass Lodore trip?
The trip is operated by Adrift Adventures Dinosaur National Monument.