Experience the Thrill of White Water Rafting!

Explore more this summer with The National Ability Center

The National Ability Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower individuals of all ages and abilities by building self-esteem, confidence, and lifetime skills through sports, recreation, and educational programs.

National Ability Center Rafting Trips are fun and inclusive. Each adventure is designed to accommodate and adapt to people with all types of disabilities and their families. Our guides specialize in adaptive recreation and ensure that all activities, trails, and accommodations are accessible. Individuals, families, and groups are welcome.  Safety is top-of-mind at the NAC. Our full-time rafting staff are certified in Swiftwater Rescue through the ACA and are Wilderness First Responders.

Explore more this summer!

We're happy to answer any questions regarding rafting or other programs.  Please call us at 435-649-3991 click the button below to send us a message.

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Scholarships may be available!  We believe that finances should not get in the way of participating in our programs. It’s through the generosity of our donors that enable scholarship opportunities. Here's how to apply for Scholarship through the program registration portal:

1. Log in or create an account.
2. Find a camp program and add it to your cart; check out of cart and select "Apply for Scholarship".
3. Complete the checkout process and you'll receive a confirmation email.

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Our Location

Located at 610 Cermak St in Moab, UT, our Moab office and boathouse is home to our rafting trips. We meet at river put-ins and shuttle locations. You will receive a confirmation email with location and preparation details upon registration. 

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From a mild float through the red rock canyons to the exhilarating splash of Class III+ rapids, we have something for everyone. Choose from day or overnight trips with guides who specialize in adaptive equipment and methods for people with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Explore National Ability Center's Rafting Trips

Rafting trips for ages 5 and up, 35+ lbs. and maximum chest size of 58"

Fishing Tower Day Trip
Dip your toes into whitewater rafting with this beginner-friendly day trip down Fischer Tower. You'll pass famous red rock scenery and gorgeous valleys, and experience an all-around amazing rafting adventure.

Fishing Tower: 2 Day / 1 Night
Weave through 20 miles of scenic red rock formations, sandstone towers and views of the La Sal Mountains. Our most popular trip is known for fun class II rapids, water fights, wildlife and gorgeous campsites.

This trip is known for fun class II rapids, water fights, wildlife and gorgeous campsites. This is our most accessible adventure opportunity and is great for beginners.

Ruby & Horsethief Canyons: 3 Day / 2 Night
Experience solitude and exploration on this 3-day, 2-night trip down the Ruby-Horsethief section of the Colorado River. A 25-mile rafting adventure from Loma, Colorado to Westwater, Utah, combining flat water with sections of Class I and II rapids. Enjoy your days floating through beautiful red rock and black rock canyons on a raft or inflatable kayak. Evenings will be spent eating meals prepared by your guides while gazing up at the endless starry sky. The Black Rocks are composed of rock known as Vishnu Schist, dating back about 1.7 billion years. Catch sight of abundant wildlife, including great blue herons, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, mule deer, and desert bighorn sheep.

Labyrinth Canyon: 5 day / 4 night
Spend 5 days floating down the serene Labyrinth Canyon on rafts and canoes.  This flat water stretch starts in Green River and ends at the border of Canyonlands National Park.  You'll paddle through meandering canyons while spotting bald eagles, river otters and desert bighorn sheep.

Rafting trips for ages 12 and up, 90+ lbs. and maximum chest size of 58

Westwater Canyon: 2 Day / 1 Night
Experience the exhilaration of Class III+ rapids aptly named Sock It To Me, Skull, and Last Chance as you cruise through this world-renowned canyon. You'll transition from red rock sandstone into narrow Vishnu Schist canyons and back out into wide open sandstone valleys on this 17-mile route. Prepare for big splashes and fun drops on this intermediate river section.

Ruby, Horsethief & Westwater Canyons: 4 Day / 3 Night
Combine the best of both river worlds floating down these two canyons. Spend 4 days and 3 nights starting off with serene waters and then splashing through Class III+ rapids in the Black Vishnu Schist rocks. This trip is perfect for intermediate rafters and people wanting a little bit of everything we have to offer.

Rafting trips for ages 8 and up, 50+ lbs. and maximum chest size of 58"

Desolation Canyon: 6 Day / 5 night
Experience 6 days and 5 nights on the most remote section of the river in Desolation Canyon.  We'll cover 68 miles by use of motor and human-powered rafts. Evenings will be spent eating yummy meals prepared by your guides and gazing up at the milky way.

New to the National Ability Center? Here’s How to Register for a Rafting Program.
 
1. Create a new account; log in and click Find Programs.
2. Select Rafting in Program menu and enter your preferred date range.
3. Click Review on preferred Program; then click Add and Finish.
4. Click on My Cart in primary Navigation and complete registration by clicking on Pay Now.

You will receive a confirmation email.  If you have any questions, please contact Reservations at 801-435-3991.

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