Sightings of bighorn sheep are very common in this section! Species Available: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. A great trip for first timers or those looking for an intermediate trip. Bighorn sheep were moved in to Jack Creek in upper Desolation Canyon in 2000 and 2001. Bighorn Sheep Hunting in the Yakima Canyon. The views of Red River Bend and Devil's Canyon were breathtaking. Selah Butte Private Access. You start off in the pleasant valley area and end up in the Big Horn Sheep Canyon back at … Elevation: Approx 5,500 ft. Terrain: Ranch terrain consists of deep river canyons, rolling grasslands and plateaus. The Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trip offers an adventure for nearly every age range. The Bighorn Sheep Canyon is fun, thrilling, scenic and wild with just enough of an adventure for kids and adults alike. Battle of the Bighorn. You may see them along the rim of the Grand Canyon. A man possessed by evil spirits attempts to kill his heir by pushing the young man over a cliff, but the victim is saved by getting caught in trees. Tons of fun class III rapids like Shark’s Tooth and Spikebuck to keep everyone happy and wet. Bighorn Sheep Canyon Half Day Rafting. The Bighorn Sheep Canyon takes its name from the numerous herds of Bighorn Sheep that call this area home. Bighorn Sheep Canyon in Colorado provides class II - III whitewater rafting and is suitable for first timers or experienced rafters alike. Challenge at the Bighorn Sheep Canyon This timed challenge is best described as an obstacle course that meets the river. As the name implies, Bighorn sheep populate this area and it’s likely to spot them along the banks of the river and rugged mountainsides. The Bighorn Sheep Canyon trip pairs with our Classic Zip Line tour as well and includes lunch at the White Water Bar & Grill. These bighorns exist approximately 60 miles north of the main core herd in Gray Canyon with presumably very little interchange (Figure 1). This section of river is home to Colorado’s largest herd of bighorn sheep and is an ideal whitewater rafting trip for beginners or first-timers! Spectacular canyon with cliffs of Madison carbonates dropping 900 feet to Bighorn Lake, colorful arid landscapes, views of Pryor Mountains to west and Bighorn Mountains to east, historic ranches, Native American tipi rings and cairns, wild horses, bighorn sheep, … Floating the Bighorn Canyon offers the thrill of white water, epic Colorado scenery, and the chance to view the abundance of local wildlife. Come experience one of the most popular trips on the Arkansas River through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, located near Canon City, Colorado.
Bighorn sheep were moved in to Jack Creek in upper Desolation Canyon in 2000 and 2001. HELLS CANYON BIGHORN SHEEP Study I: Hells Canyon Bighorn Sheep Restoration Plan July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 By: Francis Cassirer Wildlife Research Biologist September 2004 Boise, Idaho . We are located in the scenic Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and nestled on the Arkansas River in the sunny Colorado Rocky Mountains. Our guides will be sure to help you spot any sheep along your adventure! Desert bighorn sheep are nimble-footed and inhabit terrain that is rocky and steep. Vegetation varies depending upon site. Millions of years of erosive power have sculpted the canyon into sheer, towing cliffs easy visible from the road and the river. Rescued by bighorn sheep, the man takes the name of their leader, Big Metal. The full-day trip is the best value and most rewarding river experience with a trip duration of 5 to 6 hours. Enjoy this adventures as a Full Day trip, or for a similar rafting experience further upstream near Buena Vista, take a look at our Lower Browns Canyon or Browns Canyon Half Day.