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My spouse and I have taken canoe trips on the Green River about 10 times – a couple of times with a group, but usually just by ourselves. In 2022 I had back issues that made the trip problematic. We didn’t want to give up these trips so we made some adjustments for 2023.
First, we cut down on the number of miles we had to paddle. We chose a put in location closer to the confluence of the Green with the Colorado River. This allowed us to paddle fewer hours between camping spots. Second, I used a seat that had back support. Third, we used smaller dry bags for our gear so loading and unloading the canoe was easier. Finally, we scheduled rest days where we just relaxed in camp. These accommodations to getting older made the trip much more enjoyable.
Our outfitter drove us from Moab through Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to the start of the trip. I took this picture just before we loaded our gear into the canoe. Sometimes rangers from Canyonlands National Park (which you enter seven miles downstream) will be there to check your permit. However, no one was there that day.
Note: Locations on the Green River are noted based on the distance to where it empties into the Colorado. They are derived from “Guide to the Colorado & Green Rivers in the Canyonlands of Utah & Colorado” by Tom Martin and Duwain Whitis. Please do not rely on these posts when planning a trip as conditions vary considerably based on river levels.
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