GUIDED CANOEING TRIPS IN COLORADO AND UTAH — THE RIVER’S PATH
Guided canoe trips with The River’s Path offer you profound river canoeing experiences at nature’s pace. Experience the magic of a hidden gem on the Front Range for a day trip or dive deeper into a magical week-long experience in the mystical canyons of Utah. If you’re looking for a river canoe trip adventure or are interested in canoe expeditions, we’ve got you covered.
PROFOUND CONNECTION
We are much more than just a canoe outfitter near Denver. We offer an opportunity to reset your state of mind with half-day and full-day canoe trips near Denver, Longmont, Boulder, and Ft. Collins. If you are looking for a more intensive and transformational experience, we offer weeklong guided overnight canoe trips in Utah on the Green River through Labyrinth Canyon.
ABOUT THE RIVER’S PATH
The River’s Path offers profound and transformational canoe journeys in Colorado and Utah. Our guided canoe trips are unique and unlike any guided river trip you have experienced before. Since it was founded by Lauren Bond in 2010, we have led hundreds of people on our life-changing canoe retreats on the Green River through Labyrinth Canyon near Moab Utah. Plus, we have guided thousands on our half and full-day trips on the St. Vrain River in Colorado near Boulder, Denver, and Ft. Collins.
Every journey moves at a pace that allows participants to connect deeply with the river and all of its inhabitants. We all work together as a community. This means every participant is as integral to the experience as the guides and facilitators are. In Labyrinth Canyon, we incorporate layover days to hike, swim, and explore the side canyons. On the St. Vrain, we stop to swim and watch the bald eagles, osprey, hawks, turtles, and deer. Our intention is that your relationship with the river is something that impacts your life forever.
The River’s Path has grown into a premier provider of guided canoe trips. Our mission is to connect people with the natural world through immersive and educational canoeing experiences.
We believe that time spent on the river can inspire, heal, rejuvenate, and change our lives forever. It may be on a half-day or a one-day canoe trip on the St. Vrain River in Colorado or a week camping and exploring the Green River through Labyrinth Canyon.
We are dedicated to sustainability and environmental stewardship. We practice “Leave No Trace” principles on all our trips. This is our way of keeping the pristine wilderness and beauty of the canoe rivers we paddle. Our goal is to let the rivers we paddle remain unspoiled for future generations. Our commitment to conservation extends beyond our trips. We actively participate in river clean-up initiatives and support local environmental organizations.
The River’s Path is more than just a canoeing outfitter. We are a community of canoe guides who are skilled canoeists and experienced naturalists. We are deeply connected to the rivers we canoe. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge of the local ecology, geology, and history. Our team will give you the space to fall in love with the river, too! We are honored to share the magic of the Green and St. Vrain Rivers. Our ultimate goal is to provide the container for you to have the most incredible experience possible.
TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES
GUIDED DAY TRIPS CANOEING NEAR DENVER
ST. VRAIN RIVER, COLORADO
Are you looking for a great way to escape the busy city life? Do you want to experience Colorado outdoors in ways most can’t access? Is disconnecting from everyday stressors like work, commuting, and life’s daily challenges on your mind? The River’s Path guided day canoe trips are here to give you the much-needed break you deserve!
Canoeing for a day helps you recharge your soul, clear your mind, reflect, and connect with nature. The beautiful St. Vrain River lets you experience unforgettable river canoeing that transforms your mind and body. Our dedicated and experienced canoe guide will ensure your experience on the river is pleasant, safe, and unmatched by any other. Join us in our next wilderness adventure near Denver. Let us guide you to a sanctuary on the St. Vrain River near Longmont only we have access to.
Our St. Vrain canoeing is offered from June through August. We also have limited trips available in April, May, September, and October.
WHY CANOEING THE ST. VRAIN RIVER WITH THE RIVER’S PATH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER RIVER TRIP IN THE DENVER, COLORADO AREA
The River’s Path is the only canoe outfitter in Colorado that offers half and full-day guided canoeing trips. We are also the only canoe company that has access to the St. Vrain River. This beautiful river is only half an hour from Boulder, Denver, and Fort Collins. But despite the short distance, canoeing the St. Vrain River feels like another world.
This section of the St. Vrain is wild and green with lots of wildlife and an incredible diversity of birds. It’s quiet out here. It is rare to see anyone else on the river. The sounds of civilization are absent. It is the perfect place to avoid the crowds. Unlike other nature experiences in the region, this place offers a refreshing change of pace. The solitude of the area is something you can’t find when you are hiking on local trails, whitewater rafting, or visiting Rocky Mountain National Park.
If you are a local Coloradoan seeking a teambuilding adventure for your company, river canoeing is ideal. If you’re a leader of a scout troop looking to achieve their canoeing merit badge, this river is perfect. For local families wanting something fun to do with friends or relatives, it is an excellent choice. St. Vrain canoeing is suitable for anyone ages 5 and up!
We can customize your trip to offer exactly what you are looking for. If you are visiting Colorado and want to experience something unique, this is perfect for you too! Canoeing the St. Vrain River will be different than anything else you can do here in our state.
WEEK LONG GUIDED OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIPS
GREEN RIVER UTAH
Are you looking to restore your soul? Do you want to discover your purpose? Interested in reconnecting with yourself, nature, and your community? The River’s Path overnight canoe trips in Green River Utah will give you a transformational journey experience.
Embarking on a guided canoe retreat in Labyrinth Canyon offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the canyons. Being in the wilderness for a week will change your life forever. Instead of loud noises, you will hear owls and peregrine falcons, canyon wrens, and spotted towhees.
Lauren Bond, your lead canoe guide, has been in Labyrinth Canyon over 60 times. The canyon is as much a part of her as she is a part of the canyon. She will introduce you to the most stunning side canyons and swimming holes. Plus, the groves of cottonwood and Gambel Oak that you can find there.
The campsites where we spend our evenings are stunningly beautiful—unparalleled by any place in the world! You will eat gourmet meals created by professional chefs. Our canoe guides have decades of experience as river guides. They will support and keep you safe the entire trip.
Our themed canoe camping trips are filled with activities to keep you engaged. You will also have the time and space to create your own relationship with Labyrinth Canyon. All of our journeys in Labyrinth Canyon move at a pace that allows you to delve deep into writing, music, and art. It gives you time for bird watching, animal tracking, swimming, and hiking. All these will enrich your own personal journey.
Our weeklong retreats are guided by some of the most influential musicians, poets, and
Authors of our time. We also collaborate with wilderness therapists yoga and meditation instructors, and rite of passage guides. Past journeys have included storytelling, writing, and poetry workshops with Craig Childs, David Abram, John Roedel, and Anne Haven McDonnell. Music retreats with MaMuse and Fia. We have partnered with Bloom River Journeys, Root Awareness, and Soul Journey guide Monika Denise to offer therapeutic women’s retreats. For over 10 years, we have offered Women’s River Rites, a rite of passage experience for women. Our guides have trained with some of the preeminent guides and teachers from the School of Lost Borders, Animas Valley Institute, Earth Based Institute, Wilderness Awareness School, Tom Brown Jr.’s Tracker School, and Naropa University. Our guides are also experienced naturalists, so you will learn all about the natural and human history of the canyon while you are there!
Many of our participants combine their canoeing journey with The River’s Path with a stay in Moab. You can extend your stay in Moab to explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and all of the beauty that southeast Utah has to offer.
If the idea of experiencing a profound personal transformation is tugging away at your consciousness, then we invite you to explore one of our guided overnight canoe trips down the Green River. Whether you would like to join one of our scheduled river retreats or you are looking for a guided private, custom Labyrinth Canyon journey, we would be honored to serve you.
Green River canoeing trips through Labyrinth Canyon are offered in March, April, May, August, September, and October.
WHY CANOEING INSTEAD OF KAYAKING OR RAFTING?
Canoes allow the perfect balance of having an intimate connection to the river. We can bring a full kitchen, camp chairs, and coolers full of fresh food. Kayaks, on the other hand, also allow for a very similar level of intimacy with the river. But the kayak’s storage space is limited. We wouldn’t have space for the gourmet meals that we will have on a trip with The River’s Path! Canoes are more stable than most kayaks. They give us the flexibility to invite beginners and people less comfortable on the river too!
Rafts have plenty of storage space but you lose the intimate connection with the river. There is a huge rubber raft between you and the river! You won’t feel every swirl of current that you float through as you will in a canoe.