Arizona whitewater - East Verde River, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County Gila county, US Route 87 to Verde River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     34 miles   The nature scenery of Arizona and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from     the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. The US Route 87 to Verde River confluence section of East Verde River is 34 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The river winds through the Mogollon Rim Mountains and you get great scenery. There are no other sections to paddle along East Verde River than the US Route 87 to Verde River confluence section. Briefly about the general area: Around East Verde River you don’t get a lot of rain; most of the rain falls through August while May is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Just can't   get enough of the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Put some time aside to spend at Walnut Spring while you're here at East Verde River. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 100's to East Verde River. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 60's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 50's; night lows at East Verde River all through the wintertime usually descend into the 20's. It's always magnificent to go to South Walnut Spring, and obviously, A journey to Dead Cow Canyon is always fun. East Verde River, US Route 87 to Verde River confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 34 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.30059 Longitude: -111.35691 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.28638 Longitude: -111.66417 Paddler input for East Verde River, Arizona: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at East Verde River, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Arizona Local climate location: MONTEZUMA CASTLE N M 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near East Verde River.   Whitewater Near East Verde River: Verde River, Yavapai County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Childs to Horseshoe Reservoir) Verde River, Yavapai County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Beasley Flat to Gap Creek) Tonto Creek, Gila County , 22 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) Verde River, Yavapai / Maricopa County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir) Verde River, Yavapai County , 26 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Camp Verde to Beasley Flat) Wet Beaver Creek, Yavapai County , 27 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Beaver Ranger Station to Beaver Creek) Beaver Creek, Yavapai County , 29 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wet Beaver Creek to Verde River)   Ski Areas Near East Verde River: Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 61 miles away, 2300 vertical feet Williams, Arizona , 71 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near East Verde River: Paysonglo Lodge, Payson , 13 miles away Best Western Payson Inn, Payson , 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn - Payson, Payson , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express PAYSON, Payson , 13 miles away Days Inn and Suites Payson, Payson , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near East Verde River: Rim Shadows RV Park, Pine, 7 miles away Pine Creek RV Park, Pine, 7 miles away Flowing Springs Campground, Gila County, 11 miles away   Trails Near East Verde River: North Peak Trail, Gila County , 8 miles away,  8.2 hiking miles, 2380 feet elevation difference Mazatzal Divide, Yavapai County , 11 miles away, 26.3 hiking miles, 4287 feet elevation difference Willow Spring Trail, Yavapai County , 11 miles away,  34.2 hiking miles, 5105 feet elevation difference Barnhardt Trail, Gila County , 12 miles away,  11.6 hiking miles, 2143 feet elevation difference Table Mountain Trail, Yavapai County , 13 miles away,  27.2 hiking miles, 3116 feet elevation difference Shake Tree Trail, Gila County , 14 miles away,  10.2 hiking miles, 2355 feet elevation difference Towel Creek Trail Sixty Six - Sixty Seven Loop, Yavapai County , 14 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 2408 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near East Verde River: Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ , 27 miles away Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ , 27 miles away