One Day Trips
Hoover Dam
- Distance
12 Miles
- Rating
Moderate to Strenuous
- Min. Group
2 people
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- Launch: Base of Hoover Dam at 7:00 AM PST
- Takeout: Willow Beach between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM PST
- Return Transport: Provided for Standard Trips.
- Availability: Also offered as a two-day or three-day trip (see Two Day Trips or Three Day Trips for pricing).
- Permits are required for the Hoover Dam launch. Jerkwater will order all permits on your behalf when you book — no extra steps needed.
Topock Gorge
- Distance
17 Miles
- Rating
Moderate to Strenuous
- Minimum Group
2 people
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- Launch: Topock Marina at 7:30 AM PST
- Takeout: Castle Rock at 4:00 PM PST (April-October) or 3:30 PM PST (November-March)
- Return Transport: Provided for Standard Trips.
Needles to Topock Marina
- Distance
12 Miles
- Rating
Easy to Moderate
- Launch: Jack Smith Park in Needles
- Meet Time: Topock Marina at 9:30 AM PST (April-October) or 9:00 AM PST (November-March)
- Return Transport: Jerkwater will transport you from Topock Marina to the launch site. You can take out at Topock Marina at your own pace and call us when you arrive.
- Best For: First-timers and families or groups with small children.
Take Note:
This shorter trip is recommended for first timers and families/groups with small children.
Hoover Dam
- Launch: Base of Hoover Dam at 7:00 AM PST
- Takeout: Willow Beach between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM PST
- Paddling Distance: 12 miles
- Rating: Moderate to Strenuous
- Minimum Group Size: 2 people
- Availability: Also offered as a two-day or three-day trip (see Two Day Trips or Three Day Trips for pricing).
- Permits: Required for Hoover Dam launch; Jerkwater will order permits when you book.
- Return Transportation: Provided for Standard Trips.
Take Note: This trip is also available as a two-day or three-day trip – see Two Day Trips or Three Day Trips for pricing.
Topock Gorge
- Launch: Topock Marina at 7:30 AM PST
- Takeout: Castle Rock at 4:00 PM PST (April-October) or 3:30 PM PST (November-March)
- Paddling Distance: 17 miles
- Rating: Moderate to Strenuous
- Minimum Group Size: 2 people
- Return Transportation: Provided for Standard Trips.
Needles to Topock Marina
- Launch: Jack Smith Park in Needles
- Meet Time: Topock Marina at 9:30 AM PST (April-October) or 9:00 AM PST (November-March)
- Paddling Distance: 12 miles
- Rating: Easy to Moderate
- Best For: First-timers and families/groups with small children.
- Return Transportation: Jerkwater will transport you from Topock Marina to the launch site. You can take out at Topock Marina at your own pace and call us when you arrive.
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