Sneak away from work to paddle one or both week-day trips down the Colorado River, or take advantage of a rare chance to run the Dolores River from Slickrook to Bedrock. How about a family trip Memorial Weekend down the premier scenic heritage waterway of Niobrara past its many waterfalls or spend the long weekend canoeing a beautiful section of the White River. Check RMCC’s website calendar (https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/) for detailed descriptions of the following activities.
May 16 Colorado River: Cottonwood Island to Bair Ranch
Enjoy this weekday 10 mile class 1+ paddle on Monday, May 16 down the Colorado River without the madness of weekend crowds. Contact Clem McHale at clemmc33@gmail.com or 720.940.5381
May 17 Colorado River: Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
The Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park run is one of the more popular sections on the Colorado River. Generally a class II run but at high water it is a class III. Contact Clem McHale at clemmc33@gmail.com or 720.940.5381.
May 20 – May 22 Dolores River – Slick Rock to Bedrock
The Dolores River trip includes beautiful canyons with nice side hikes. It is 50 miles with 3 class III rapids the last day. This trip is dependent on the release of water from McPhee Reservoir, something that hasn’t happened since 2011 but is scheduled for this spring. A back up trip will be determined if water levels are not adequate. Contact Karen Amundson at canoekarena@msn.com
May 28 – May 30 White River: Rangely to Enron Gas Wells
A Class I/II three day camping trip down a beautiful stretch of the White River. Contact Mat Bozek at (matbozekx@gmail.com) or (303) 460-0248
May 28 – May 30 Niobrara River – Memorial Day Weekend
This stretch is one of America’s premier scenic heritage waterways where you will see many waterfalls, lush hardwood forest and an abundance of wildlife. An easy, kids-friendly class 1 river, with campground in the middle of the run. Contact Bill Ashworth at washwort@gmail.com or 720-352-6456.
Note: RMCC members are invited to join a non ACA sanctioned private trip down the Green River through Canyonlands National Park from Mineral Bottom to Spanish Bottom June 6-11. Cost includes $155 for the boat shuttle back to Moab plus river permit fees. Contact Judy Moisey-Asay at judy.moisey-asay@va.gov or 303-229-2223 by May 12.