Arizona whitewater - Black River - & East Fork, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Apache County
Apache
county,
Below Wildcat Point section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 90 miles
Approximately 5-6 miles downstream from Wildcat bridge the Blackriver crosses the boundary of the FT Apache and the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservations. In the 2009-2010 tribal regulations on page 22 ''Whitwater Rafting Regulations Salt River Canyon only''. This would make Blackriver closed to whitewater rafting. Both tribes have active law enforcement officers, so don't chance it. Says
The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arizona are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many
runs in this state are not easy. The Below Wildcat Point section of Black River - & East Fork is 90 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. The wild scenery of the Mogollon Rim Mountains is great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending
some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The wonderful Arizona scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The Below Wildcat Point section is the only paddling section along Black River - & East Fork. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general
area: It is very waterless here at Black River - & East Fork commonly; the month with most of the rain is August while May is generally the driest month. High temperatures at Black River - & East Fork throughout the summer are in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's mostly
in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 50's while Black River - & East Fork night low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 20's.
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