2.5-Hour Guided Weber River Rafting in Henefer
Beginner-Friendly Guided Rafting Through Weber Canyon
Duration
2–2.5 hrs
Includes
Guide, raft, safety equipment
Highlights
Join a guided paddle-raft trip designed for beginners, families, and experienced paddlers. Enjoy an active small-group outing with canyon scenery and time on the water.
- Join a small-group paddle raft led by an expert guide
- Build confidence on an outing for all ability levels
- Watch for wildlife along the river
- Choose weekday or 10:00 am weekend and holiday departures to avoid local crowds
Itinerary
- Arrive 30 minutes before your trip start time for check-in at our private riverside property in Henefer.
- Get fitted with a life jacket and paddle, and listen to our guide's safety presentation and instructions.
- Paddle through the lower Henefer Valley and into the Weber Canyon, passing red rock and limestone cliff walls.
- Navigate seven class II rapids, including the "Rock Garden" section and "Ping-Pong Alley".
- Float past two red rock arches and the Devil's Slide rock formation.
- Finish with the exhilarating Taggart's Rapid just before the take-out.
- Ride in our van from Taggart back up to the starting point at our base camp in Henefer.
What's Included
- Guide
- Safety talk
- Personal flotation device (life jacket)
- Paddle
- Raft
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes before your trip start time
- Ages 4+ only
- Not suitable if you are pregnant or have impaired mobility
- At least 2 adult tickets are required per raft
- Arrange transportation to and from Henefer in advance; rideshare pickup from Henefer is usually unavailable
- Wear quick-drying clothing and water sandals or old athletic shoes; flip-flops are not recommended
- Bring a full water bottle and any necessary medications
- Leave coolers, backpacks, jewelry, and other valuables in your car; raft items may get wet, lost, or broken
- Guide gratuity is not included; 15%–25% is customary
Cancellation Policy
Small private groups receive a full refund with 7 days' notice. Large, corporate, and custom groups receive a 50% refund with 7 days' notice. Cancellations within 7 days, late arrivals, and no-shows are nonrefundable. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Schedule changes are allowed up to 48 hours before, subject to availability.
FAQs
Arrive 30 minutes before your trip start time so you can check in, get fitted with a life jacket and paddle, and attend the safety talk. Late arrivals are usually not accommodated and are non-refundable.
Wear lightweight, quick-drying clothes and water sandals (closed-toe recommended; flip-flops are not). Bring a hat, sunglasses, a full water bottle for each person, and any needed medications (and tell your guide). Pack a rain jacket on rainy days, a warm layer on cool days, and a change of clothes to leave in your car.
Do not bring coolers or backpacks on the raft. Anything you bring can get wet, lost, or broken, so leave jewelry and valuables at home or in your car.
Meeting details
Destination Sports - Weber River Trips, 913 N. Henefer Frontage Road, Henefer, UT 84033
