River Information

River Beta

Rapid-by-rapid mile log and detailed beta for Lodore Canyon. https://www.whitewaterguidebook.com/utah/the-gates-of-lodore/

Trip map and rapid descriptions including Upper Disaster Falls and Triplet Falls beta 

https://mild2wildrafting.com/white-water-rafting/white-water-rafting-utah/gates-of-lodore-green-river-rafting-map

Long-form Lodore canyon trip overview with rapid highlights and trip descriptions.
https://www.oars.com/adventures/green-river-rafting-gates-of-lodore/

Trip narrative and river experience write-up from a multi-day Lodore expedition.

https://noc.com/news/through-the-gates-of-lodore/

Detailed rafting guide and map overview for the Lodore section of the Green River. 

https://gorafting.com/united-states/utah/gates-of-lodore/

Outfitter beta covering major rapids, canyon scenery, and side hikes through Lodore Canyon.
https://www.bikeraft.com/colorado-white-water-rafting/lodore-canyon/

Route information and rapid notes including Disaster Falls and Hell’s Half Mile.
https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/routes-places/green-river-gates-of-lodore

Lodore canyon rafting trip planning and itinerary example including Echo Park and Split Mountain sections.  https://mild2wildrafting.com/rafting-blog/gates-lodore-itinerary

Commercial trip page with trip logistics, distances, and river description.
https://dinosaurriverexpeditions.com/expedition/green-river-rafting-gates-lodore/

Guidebook-style Lodore canyon whitewater guide with river length and beta overview
https://faroutguides.com/gates-of-lodore-whitewater-guide/

 

Flow-Level Behavior and Weather Conditions for Lodore Canyon

Explains how rapids and the canyon change with different flow levels, weather, and seasonal conditions.

https://mild2wildrafting.com

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Gates of Lodore River Overview and Rapid Descriptions

Includes notes on how major rapids change with higher or lower water levels.

https://gorafting.com/united-states/utah/gates-of-lodore/

Detailed Rapid Beta for Lodore Canyon

Guidebook-style descriptions explaining the character of rapids and how they behave at different flows.
https://www.whitewaterguidebook.com/utah/the-gates-of-lodore/

Lodore Canyon Rapid Breakdown and Flow Characteristics

Describes rapid difficulty and how hydraulics change as water levels rise.
https://www.raftingaddict.com/gates-of-lodore-rafting/

Green River Through Lodore – Rapid Notes and Flow Sensitivity

Explains how rapids like Disaster Falls and Triplet behave at different discharge levels.
https://www.oars.com/adventures/green-river-rafting-gates-of-lodore/

Lodore Canyon Rafting Guide and Trip Planning Information

Discussion of seasonal water levels and typical river conditions during rafting season.
https://dinosaurriverexpeditions.com/expedition/green-river-rafting-gates-lodore/

Lodore Canyon Whitewater Guide and River Conditions Overview

Guide-style explanation of the canyon, major rapids, and how conditions change throughout the season.
https://faroutguides.com/gates-of-lodore-whitewater-guide/

John Wesley Powell Expedition Through Lodore Canyon
https://www.uen.org/utah_history_encyclopedia/p/POWELL_JOHN_WESLEY.shtml

The Naming of the Gates of Lodore
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/gates-of-lodore-name.htm

Green River Through Lodore – Geology of the Canyon
https://www.utahgeology.org/geologic-hazards/geologic-landmarks/lodore-canyon/

Dinosaur National Monument Geologic History
https://www.nps.gov/dino/learn/nature/geology.htm

Geology of the Uinta Mountains and Lodore Canyon
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ashley/learning/history-culture/?cid=stelprdb5098202

Powell Expedition Narrative Through Lodore Canyon
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/4316/4316-h/4316-h.htm

History of River Exploration in Dinosaur National Monument
https://dinosaurriverexpeditions.com/history-of-dinosaur-national-monument/

Historical River Travel Through Lodore Canyon
https://www.coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/dinosaur-national-monument