Class II-III Green River, UT
Desolation Canyon (Sand Wash to Coal Creek)
Want to run a river? Want to experience the beautiful scenery of canyons in central Utah? Desolation Gray Canyons of the Green River may just be what you want. The 84-mile trip from Sand Wash to Swaseys Rapid offers outstanding scenery, interesting geologic formations, evidence of prehistoric and historic human activity, and whitewater opportunities.
A permit is required year round for floating the Desolation Gray Canyons section of the Green River. (BLM)
Section Details
| Trip Length | Multiday, 70.2 Miles |
| Notes | A permit is required year round for floating the Desolation Gray Canyons section of the Green River. |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Permit | Yes |
| Manager | Bureau of Land Management, Price Field Office |
| Wild & Scenic | No |
| Water Trail | No |
| Partner Information | https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/passes-and-permits/lotteries/utah/desolationgray |
| Description | American Whitewater |
