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Moab Kayaking

Insider Tips for Moab Kayaking

The Moab area’s iconic red slickrock makes kayaking adventures on the Colorado and Green Rivers a spectacularly scenic experience.

These rivers offer the ultimate in Moab kayaking, along with abundant opportunities for other water play like SUP and packrafting. Both rivers offer everything from easy, flat water for a relaxed afternoon paddle to exciting whitewater opportunities, so everyone in your group can have fun kayaking in Moab! 

When to Go Kayaking in Moab

When it comes to the best season for Moab kayaking, remember that the rivers fill with snowmelt in the spring months as everything thaws out. This can make for more exciting rapids and faster-moving water. Water levels are important to consider when planning – outfitters know the area best, so consult them about your comfort level and which areas are safe to paddle, no matter what time of year you decide to visit.

  • The best time to visit Moab for pleasant weather is in spring and fall (Feb through early May and Sept through Nov).
  • Early spring and late fall are the best times to avoid Moab’s influx of tourists.

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