Arizona whitewater - Black River - East Fork, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Apache County

Apache county, Diamond Rock to Wildcat Point section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arizona tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are no other sections to paddle along Black River - East Fork than the Diamond Rock to Wildcat Point section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
    this is an area with not too many other places for that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The wonderful Apache County scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. For all you camping
people there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Mogollon Rim Mountains scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
Not much rain falls here at Black River - East Fork; the wettest month of the year is regularly August, that's the one that rains the most; May is when it's the driest. Through the months of summer here at Black River - East Fork, high temperatures regularly get into the 70's, and the night is quite chillier of course, usually in the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's with winter lows in
 
the 10's overnight here at Black River - East Fork.
Now, you may assume that's heaps but there's even more fun stuff to do here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Mushroom Seep is a great local attraction, and Bill Earl Spring is always fun to check out.

Black River - East Fork, Diamond Rock to Wildcat Point road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 18 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.81819
Longitude: -109.3005

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 33.6948
Longitude: -109.47371

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Current weather conditions at Black River - East Fork, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Arizona
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Local climate location: GREER 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Sunrise Inn, Eagar
22 miles away
Located in Arizona's scenic White Mountains, this Eagar, Arizona hotel prides itself on superior customer service and is close to Sunrise Ski Resort. Situated on Main Street in Eagar, the Best Weste...

PVC at Roundhouse Resort, Pinetop
39 miles away
A mountain retreat featuring log-sided cabins surrounded by towering Ponderosa Pine trees. This invigorating, yet relaxing, natural setting features year-round recreation and seasonal activities near...

Days Inn - St. Johns, Saint Johns
43 miles away
We offer King, 2 Double or 2 Queen beds Lyman Lake 10 mi Raven Site Ruins 12 mi Petrified Forest 40 mi Salt River Project 4 mi / Tucson Electric Plant 14 mi Grand Canyon 285 mi Apache Ground 2 mi Shor...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Black River - East Fork.
 Whitewater Near Black River - East Fork:
Blue River, Greenlee County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 34 miles long (Blue Crossing to Forest Service Road 475)
 Ski Areas Near Black River - East Fork:
Sunrise Park, Arizona , 17 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 122 miles away, 950 vertical feet
Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 184 miles away, 2300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Black River - East Fork:
Best Western Sunrise Inn, Eagar , 22 miles away
PVC at Roundhouse Resort, Pinetop , 39 miles away
Days Inn - St. Johns, Saint Johns , 43 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Pinetop, Pinetop , 44 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Pinetop, Az, Pinetop , 44 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Black River - East Fork:
West Fork Campground, Apache County, 2 miles away
Aspen Campground, Apache County, 6 miles away
Rainbow Campground, Apache County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Black River - East Fork:
KP Trail Seventy, Greenlee County , 11 miles away,  15.2 hiking miles, 2663 feet elevation difference
Chitty Canyon Trail Thirty Four, Greenlee County , 12 miles away,  19.2 hiking miles, 1603 feet elevation difference
Salt House Eighteen Trail, Greenlee County , 12 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 903 feet elevation difference
Steeple Mesa Seventy-Three Trail, Greenlee County , 14 miles away, 14.6 hiking miles, 2887 feet elevation difference
Crabtree Trail Twenty-two, Greenlee County , 14 miles away,  11.2 hiking miles, 1810 feet elevation difference
Sheep Crossing_Baldy Ninetyfour Trail, Apache County , 15 miles away,  10 hiking miles, 1996 feet elevation difference
Hot Air Trail Fifteen, Greenlee County , 16 miles away,  3.4 hiking miles, 1020 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Black River - East Fork:
Petrified Forest National Park, Petrified Forest National Park - AZ , 68 miles away
 Lakes Near Black River - East Fork

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