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Gold Bar Hand Launch

Gold Bar Hand Launch is a hand-launch access point on the Colorado River located on Potash Road in Grand County, Utah, approximately 10 miles upstream from Moab.

This public access site, managed by the State of Utah, serves as a take-out point for paddlers running the beginner-friendly Moab to Potash section of the Colorado River (Class I, 10-17 miles).

No permit is required for this section, making it a convenient option for day trips and shorter float excursions.


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