Summer Colors Trip
Sunday, June 28 - Thursday, July 2, 2026
Sunday, June 28 - Thursday, July 2, 2026
Thanks to the incredible generosity of club member Brett Loewen, who secured and donated a highly competitive permit, HCRR will be launching down the Green River through the legendary Gates of Lodore. Over the course of four nights and five days on the water, we will navigate deep into the canyon, tackling iconic rapids such as Disaster Falls, Triplet, Hell's Half Mile, and much more.
The permit can accommodate a maximum of 25 people. Once this capacity has been reached, registration will automatically close.
Register no later than June 21st to secure your spot.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 PM | Arrival & Rigging: Meet at the Lodore Ranger Station. We will begin inflating rafts and get rigged in preparation for the next day's launch. This evening we will hold a safety briefing and orientation talk.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
9:00 - 9:30 AM | Ranger Inspection & Launch: After the ranger inspection we will launch from the Lodore Ranger Station and head downstream to Pot Creek 2 camp (8.7 miles).
Monday, June 29, 2026
Raft & Camp: Break down camp and head downstream from Pot Creek 2 to our destination camp at Limestone (7 miles).
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Raft & Camp: Break down camp and head downstream from Limestone to our destination camp at Jones Hole 1 (9.5 miles).
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Raft & Camp: Break down camp and head downstream from Jones Hole 1 to our destination camp at Island Park camp (6.5 miles).
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Takeout: Break down camp and head downstream from Island Park camp to our takeout at the Split Mountain boat ramp (12.5 miles).
Trip expenses, including food, propane, and permit costs, will be settled after the trip.
Shuttle arrangements can be made through River Runners' Transport for $260 per vehicle (not including tip). There is a key drop box at the Lodore Ranger Station. Remember to bring an extra vehicle key!
All meals (breakfasts and dinners) are shared by the group. After you have registered, use the button below to see who's joining and sign up for group gear & meals on the spreadsheet's tabs.
Participants must register in advance and be current HCRR members. Additionally, each participant must register individually.
If prompted, sign in using your HCRR-registered email address.