Wilderness Salt River Raft Trip
Overview
One of the top ten multi-day raft trips in the U.S! The Salt River Canyon Wilderness was federally protected in 1984 to preserve this premier river experience. This 52 mile adventure includes stout Class IV rapids such as Black Rock, The Maze, Quartzite Falls and Corkscrew Rapid. Cibecue, Walnut, Hess and Yankee Joe side canyons contain quite pools and waterfalls supporting over 200 species of birds along with desert dwellers such as Coati, Javalina, Big Horn Sheep and Gila Monsters. The majestic Sonoran Desert fauna of countless wildflowers, Ocotillo, Sotol and towering Saguaro are complimented by the exotic geology of 1.4 billion year old granite and 800 year old Salado Indian Ruins. Trips are restricted to a maximum of 11 guest enhancing the solitude and serenity of one of the few remaining stretches of free flowing river in the southwest. Rental camping gear is available and dietary concerns met upon request.
Inclusions
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Entry/Admission - Tonto National Forest
- Entry/Admission - White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Beginning the 3 day raft trip
Stop At: Salt River Canyon Scenic Drive, Route 60, Globe, AZ 85501
A beautiful drive from the Arizona desert into the White Mountains where your raft trip will begin!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, Whiteriver, AZ 85941
Half of the raft trip takes place on the Apache Reservation.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Tonto National Forest, Arizona
Enjoy the beauty of your national forest.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Camping on the river!
Day 2: Middle of the 3 day raft trip.
Stop At: White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, Whiteriver, AZ 85941
Beautiful undeveloped wild desert, river and mountains.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Tonto National Forest, Arizona
The federally protected Salt River Wilderness is managed by Tonto National Forest.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Camping on the beautiful Salt River!
Day 3: Last day of the Wilderness Raft Trip
Stop At: Theodore Roosevelt Lake, Arizona, USA
The Salt River Wilderness raft trip ends where Roosevelt Lake begins.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Beginning the 3 day raft trip
Stop At: Salt River Canyon Scenic Drive, Route 60, Globe, AZ 85501
A beautiful drive from the Arizona desert into the White Mountains where your raft trip will begin!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, Whiteriver, AZ 85941
Half of the raft trip takes place on the Apache Reservation.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Tonto National Forest, Arizona
Enjoy the beauty of your national forest.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Camping on the river!
Day 2: Middle of the 3 day raft trip.
Stop At: White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, Whiteriver, AZ 85941
Beautiful undeveloped wild desert, river and mountains.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Tonto National Forest, Arizona
The federally protected Salt River Wilderness is managed by Tonto National Forest.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Camping on the beautiful Salt River!
Day 3: Last day of the Wilderness Raft Trip
Stop At: Theodore Roosevelt Lake, Arizona, USA
The Salt River Wilderness raft trip ends where Roosevelt Lake begins.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
•
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.