Dinosaur National Monument White Water Rafting: Gates of Lodore 850 cfs

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The Gates of Lodore section starts out in the northwestern corner of Colorado and flows through Dinosaur National Monument in Utah. You'll experience everything from deep, high desert gorges, to the geological chaos of Echo Park and Whirlpool Canyon, to the flat desert plains of eastern Utah.

Trips start from the Lodore Ranger Station. There are two options for takeout's - Rainbow Park or Split Mountain Campground. Taking out at Split Mountain adds 8 miles of fun class III whitewater onto the end of your trip! Much of the whitewater on this section is class III. However, there are three class IV's: Disaster Falls (where the John Wesley Powell expedition lost their first boat), Triplet Falls, and Hell's Half Mile. What do Class III rapids look like? Class III – these rapids have high waves, rocks, and other obstacles in them. These Rapids take an experienced guide and a good boat to navigate. Class IV – these rapids are long and difficult, require scouting, a high level of experience, and precise maneuvers to make it through safely.