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This one day canoe trip allows you to combine the Colorado Mountain Winefest  in Palisades, CO, just 45 minutes away, and a day of canoeing on the gorgeous Gunnison River. Winefest dates are Sept. 19-22, 2013, and you can attend this event at your option. This is a great opportunity to experience the best of the Western Slope in Colorado near Grand Junction.  Great wine and the great outdoors!

Canoeing in Colorado on the Gunnison River will spark your sense of adventure. During this Colorado canoe trip, you will be dwarfed by high walls of red sandstone and shale deposited during the age of the dinosaurs.  These canyons in the Colorado Plateau are truly magnificent and not soon forgotten. Massive cottonwoods stand on many river bends supporting the huge nests of blue herons, hawks and eagles. You may hike into Dominguez Canyon, Colorado’s newest designated Wilderness Area, one of the most beautiful stops on the river. Hiking into the canyon will reveal deep, cool swimming holes, waterfalls and many ancient Indian petroglyphs (rock art panels). This 1-day trip is 15 miles.

Details

River
Gunnison River Canoeing

Rating
Beginner; Ages 6+; Kids Prices 6-12 yr.

Trip Length
1-Day

Hiking
Yes

Trip Availablity
Open to Public

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