Take Out
North out of Moab, just before the bridge over the Colorado River, turn right onto UT-128. Follow the highway 9.9 miles to the obvious, and well signed, Take Out beach parking area on the left.

Put-in
Continue on UT-128 an additional 12.5 miles (22.5 miles total from the turn off onto UT-128 north of Moab) to the signed Hittle Bottom put-in.

From Hittle Bottom, the river lazily floats along, as Fisher Towers comes into view in the distance on the left. Soon enough, where Onion Creek enters the Colorado, the first rapid is encountered. (Onion Creek Rapid) It is generally easiest on the left and quickly gives way to flat water.

Continuing down, Professor Creek's entry to the Colorado provides the next rapid. Again, it shortly gives way to flat water. In this section, Castleton Tower, the Convent, and Sister Superior become visible in the distance on the left. These towers loom over Castle Valley. Castleton Tower, in particular, stands proudly out on its own (the distinct tower on the far left in the distance). It is a destination and goal of many climbers. (The easiest route, the Kor route, goes at old school 5.8)

More flatwater leads to New Rapid followed fairly closely by Rocky Rapid. The section after Rocky Rapid is a good stretch to stop for lunch, with many good sites on the right to stop at.

Whites Rapid is next, where Castle Creek enters the river. It is likely the most difficult. Stay center or left to avoid a large hole on the right.

The trip is beginning to wind down at this point. A few more easy riffle sections and Salt Wash rapid mark the end of the trip. Just past Salt Wash rapid, Take Out Beach appears on the left. It is generally busy with guide companies getting clients and boats from the river. Be considerate and unload quickly if busy. There is a beach for landing, but also a ramp 30 m ( 99 ft. ) down river from the beach you can drive down to load your boat.