Fort
Collins Audubon Society
Canoe Trip 2009
The
White River
3-day Trip
Date: May 29-31
(Fri-Sun), 2009 Trip: Fort Collins
Audubon Society
Cost: $320
(includes $50 donation to Fort Collins
Audubon Society) Level of Difficulty: Beginner /
Intermediate
The
White River
When you canoe Utah, you won’t soon forget it. The White River, flowing
westward 34 miles from Bonanza, Utah, near the Colorado and Utah border, has
been referred to as the best canoeing in Utah. It is certainly the most
remote wilderness area of any flat-water river stretch in the West. Few
boaters have discovered the wild and secluded beauty of a Utah canoe trip
through the White River Canyon. Wildlife abounds, including wild horse
herds, antelope, deer and beaver. Fantastic hiking awaits you at the unusual
geologic formations of Goblin City. Before or after your trip, you may wish
to hike into Fantasy Canyon or Devil’s Playground, featuring other unique
rock formations. The water on the White River is generally smooth with
occasional rapids up to Class I in difficulty. Excellent camping is found in
the cottonwood groves along the river.
Centennial Canoe Outfitters (www.centennialcanoe.com)
will provide all safety equipment, canoes and great food. Our guides from
the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 trips, Randy Hertzman and Becca Arndt will
lead us again this year.
