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Ruby-Horsethief River Clean-Up


CCA is excited to partner with Wet Dreams River Supply and Odell Brewing Co. for our annual Ruby-Horsethief Clean-Up! Over the course of 2 days, volunteers will travel 27 miles down the Colorado River, removing trash and debris from Ruby-Horsethief Canyon along the way. Come float the river and help us clean our waterways!


What you need to know:

When: Friday, August 9th-Saturday, August 10th, 2024

Where: Ruby-Horsethief; we will be launching from the Loma boat ramp (no CPW permit is required) and taking out at the Westwater Ranger Station

What you need:

  • Your own watercraft

  • Shuttle transportation

  • Associated river equipment and camping gear

  • Personal protective equipment (PFD, gloves, glasses, etc.)

  • 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, snacks, and water for both days

What We’ll Bring:

  • Dinner for Friday

  • Campsite/Overnight permit

  • Trash bags

  • Group river equipment including a toilet system, stoves, and cookware

  • Beer! Generously provided by Odell Brewing.

This trip is currently full—join the waitlist:

For any questions, please email morgan@canyonsassociation.org.


Thanks to WEt Dreams River Supply and Odell Brewing!

Wet Dreams River Supply has generously agreed to sponsor CCA and this year’s Ruby Horsthief cleanup. If you are local to the Grand Junction area, check them out for any of your river supply needs for the season!

Now Located at: 739 3rd Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Odell Brewing Co. is dedicated to keeping Colorado’s rivers and riparian areas pristine! Odell partners with many local organizations to clean-up our waterways. We thank them for their generosity and commitment to our public lands!




Have questions? Contact CCA at (970)263-7902 or email morgan@canyonsassociation.org.

Earlier Event: June 9
Gunnison River Clean-Up
Later Event: September 14
Eagle Rock Shelter Float Trip