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Green River — Desolation Canyon

A 84-mile whitewater canyon through the deepest canyon in North America.

Where on earth

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Region
Utah, USA
Country
Worldwide
Biome
Canyon (1,300 m)
Best season
April – October
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Rafting
  • Desert Hiking
  • Canyoneering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Canyon (1,300 m)
  • Best season: April – October
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

A 84-mile whitewater canyon through the deepest canyon in North America.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: April – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Canyon (1,300 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Worldwide
Biome
Canyon (1,300 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Plan with verified data

Green River — Desolation Canyon trip tools

Popular pursuits at Green River — Desolation Canyon

  • Backpacking

    Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.

  • Hiking

    Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.

  • Rafting

    Whitewater sections and the flows that make them run.

  • Desert Hiking

    Water carries and heat management drive the plan.

  • Canyoneering

    Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.

Animals around Green River — Desolation Canyon

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Last verified: 1970-01-01