Stuff you need to know, after you have made your reservation.
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For 1 day Colorado River Trips in Westwater Canyon
Where To Meet Us:
You need to get to a town called Green River, Utah
How To Get There:
Traveling from home by private vehicle:
Consult a Utah road map and locate I-70 running east and west across the state. The town of Green River is located approximately in the eastern 3rd of the state right on I-70, 105 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado and about 104 miles east of Salina, Utah. The distance from Salt Lake City to Green River is about 185 miles. From SLC, take I-15 south to exit 256, then drive east on US 6 up over the Wasatch Plateau to Price and Wellington and continue on to Green River. Plan on arriving in Green River the evening prior to your river trip, or no later than 7:00 am on the day of your trip.
Traveling from home by air:
Book a flight to Salt Lake City and rent a car and drive to Green River, Utah. (See above)
Or, book a flight to Grand Junction, Colorado, rent a car and drive to Green River, Utah
Or contact Moab Luxury Coach for charter van transportation from Salt Lake City.
Or contact American Spirit Shuttle (www.americanspirit.net) for service between Grand Junction and Green River.
If you are arranging transportation with Moab Luxury Coach or American Spirit to get to Green River, don't forget to also make reservations for a return at the end of your trip. You should plan on arriving in Green River in time for a 6:30 PM orientation meeting at the John Wesley Powell museum the evening prior to your trip.
Traveling by RAIL! (Could be fun!)
AMTRAK provides service to Green River, Utah. The local station isn't much to look at (it is closed), but the train will stop, and we'll pick you up there and take you back at the end of the river trip! (http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer/AM_Route_C/1237608341980/1237405732511)
In addition to the above, charter air service is available between SLC - Green River or between Grand Junction - Green River. Contact Red Tail Aviation at 435-637-9556 or 800-842-925. A three passenger minimum fare usually applies. (www.redtailavaition.com)
Where To Stay In Green River:
Some of the accommodation options in Green River
Holiday Inn Express
965 E Main
435-564-4439 or
800-465-4329
(Offering 15% discount for Moki Mac customers.)
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River Terrace
885 E Main
435-564-3401
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Super 8
1248 E Main
435-564-8888
800-800-8000
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Comfort Inn
1065 E Main
435-564-3300
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West Winds
Knights Rodeway Inn
525 E Main
435-565-3421
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Sleepy Hollow
94 E Main
435-563-8189
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Robbers Roost
325 W Main Street
Green River, UT 84525
435-564-3452
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| Holidy Inn Express is located directly east of the J.W.Powell Museum. The others are within walking distance. |
There are also four campgrounds in Green River
Green River State Park
150 S Green River Blvd
435-564-3633
800-322-3770
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KOA
910 E Main
435-564-8195
800-562-5734
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Shady Acres
360 E Main
435-564-8290
800-537-8674
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AOK Campground
570 N Green River Blvd
435-564-8372
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What Will Happen When You Get To Green River?
Call us upon your arrival in Green River (evening prior or early AM day o trip). Numbers to call in Green River are (435) 564-3361 or (435) 749-1135. General questions and concerns will be addressed along with a brief overview of where to meet, either at our warehouse parking lot (of you have your own vehicle) or at your motel or campground.
What Will Happen At The End Of The River Trip?
At the end of the day we will return you to your vehicle or to your motel or campground.
Packing List:
| Clothing (amounts will vary based on trip length): |
| 1 pair long pants |
1 long sleeved shirt |
1 hat with tie strings |
| shorts or swimsuit |
1 bandana |
river sandals or tennis shoes |
| Lip balm and sunscreen |
water bottle/canteen |
Sunglasses with retainers |
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| Optional: towel, camera, book/journal |
| Long pants and long sleeved shirt is for sunburn protection. We'll provide waterproof bags and boxes for extra clothing, towels, cameras, etc. |
Trip Interruption - Vacation Insurance
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT!
We urge you to purchase vacation interruption insurance to protect you in case you find you must cancel your trip. Policy purchases may be time sensitive. Plan ahead!
Please contact your choice from the list below.
http://www.travelex-insurance.com/Home.aspx
http://www.insuremytrip.com/
http://www.travelguard.com/
Emergency Contact Numbers
Once you launch on the river, communication from/to family is very difficult. For emergency contact from a family member, leave the following telephone numbers with appropriate persons:
Moki Mac River Expeditions: (800) 284-7280 or (801) 268-6667 or (801) 631-3127
Moki Mac Green River Warehouse: (435) 564-3361 or (435) 749-1135
BLM/Moab Field Office (Westwater Canyon) (435) 259-2116
Weather
April/May: Average temperatures are in the low 70's/mid 80's (20-27 C) during the day and the low 50's/mid 60's (8-16 C) at night. There may be rain showers.
June: Average temperatures are in the high 90's/low 100's (33-38 C) during the day and the low 70's (22 C) at night. It us usually dry.
July/August: Average temperatures are in the high 90's/low 100's (33-38 C) during the day and mid 70's (23 C) at night. Thundershowers are likely.
September/October: Average temperatures are in the mid 80's/low 90's (27-30 C) during the day and the mid 50's/low 60's (10-14 C) at night. Rain showers.
