Weber River Rafting

The Weber River between Henefer and Taggart Falls is the heart of summer operation for our Park City rafting trips. This 9.5-mile run drops through three distinct landscapes in a single afternoon. It’s a great introduction to whitewater that works for first-timers, families, and groups looking for a real day on the water without giving up the whole day.

Overview of Your Rafting Day

You’ll meet at our private boat launch in Henefer, about 45 minutes from Park City and an hour from Salt Lake City. Your guide runs through a safety briefing and the basics of paddling as a team, then you push off and start working together - dodging rocks, reading current, navigating a winding river that doesn’t sit still.

The trip threads three different terrains in one stretch: open farmland, the high-desert mountains around Devil’s Slide, and the narrow technical Rock Garden leading up to Taggart Falls - a Class II–III rapid that’s the highlight of the run. By the time you hit it, you’ve put in the practice to handle it.

About two hours on the water, depending on flows. Spring snowmelt (May–early July) makes for higher, faster water; later summer trips run lower and gentler. The whole experience runs about three hours door-to-door including the drive-to-launch, briefing, run, and the included shuttle back to your car.

Wildlife along the corridor

The canyon is rich with wildlife. Yellow-bellied marmots, badgers, and ground squirrels work the banks. Cottonwood trees along the river hold raptor nests - golden eagles, ospreys, and red-tailed hawks. Mule deer and elk graze the high meadows. Anglers will spot brown trout in the eddies.