Gunnison River

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Trip Overview

Music has always played an important roll in the 24-year history of Centennial Canoe Outfitters.  The sounds of guitars under the stars and the crackle of the campfire seem to be magical. Plus, our guests have always been encouraged to join in the sing-a-longs or bring their favorite instrument.

Colorado canoeing on the Gunnison River will spark your sense of adventure with opportunities for hiking and exploring, floating in your lifejacket and camping along the river’s edge. 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, a Wilderness Study 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). 1-day trips are 15 miles, 2 and 3-day trips are 31 miles, and 4 or 5-day trips are 42 miles. So canoe in Colorado on the Gunnison River with us!

Special Information

The professional music duo of Don Charles and Deb Gessner, known as D Squared, will provide the evening entertainment on this trip. Playing contemporary American folk music with guitar and harp, they hail from Arizona.  They are natural storytellers with a sly wit. D Squared enchants audiences with tales of their beloved Southwest, and the rocks, stars, planets and critters that share it. What better setting to listen to their music and storytelling than under the stars on the river!