Gunnison River

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Trip Overview

Centennial partners with the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and Professor Dr. James Dunn (970-351-2834; Email Dr. Dunn), for a 3-credit college course on Riparian Geography for students & teachers. Credit classes include classroom sessions and are not discounted.

Learn about the power of water, wind, and weathering in a western environment. Explore all the exciting activity surrounding a moving river through geographic field exercises and developing a research plan as you explore the dramatic canyons and paddle the rivers. You will also be conducting scientific research for the Bureau of Land Management Salt Cedar Invasion Project.

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

Taught by Professor Dr. James Dunn for students & teachers. Go to Dr. Dunn’s website for more information.