THREE DAYS / TWO NIGHTS
Rapids Classification: I-III
Historic sites abound on this stretch of the Dolores River; the Bedrock store built in 1898, abandoned gold mines and the remains of a 19th century wooden flume hanging from the canyon wall.
This run has much variety. Cutting across the Paradox Valley, the river defies logic in the first few miles of this river journey.
The river then slices into the north wall of the valley to enter Paradox Canyon, with several Class III to Class IV rapids. The remainder of this trip is spent relaxing and playing in the Class II rapids of beautiful Mesa Canyon.