Wildlife on the Upper Colorado

The Upper Colorado is a great river for families with small children, first time rafters or anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty that Colorado has to offer! The Colorado River runs about 1,450 miles in total and passes through Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, California and even parts of Mexico! The Upper Colorado River  is an amazingly scenic type of trip and anyone you ask will you tell you that it is known for its relaxing waters and beautiful scenery.

In addition to the taking in the amazing scenery, the Upper Colorado is home to many types of plant, marine and animal life that you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of on your rafting trip. There are over 1,600 species of plants, just in the Colorado River! The river also boasts many types of fish, a couple of which are on the endangered species list. These include species such as the humpback chub, bonytail, Colorado pike minnow and razorback sucker. You may also see fisherman angling for salmon and trout along the river banks, as the Upper Colorado is a very popular place to fish.

As you cruise along in your inflatabale kayak (duckie) or Stand Up Paddle Board (S.U.P), keep an eye out on the banks of the river, as you may see other wildlife such as deer, elk, beavers and chipmunks. If you are really lucky you may even see some bighorn sheep, a moose passing by.