Greenlee
county,
Virden to US Route 666 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
The starting location is a short drive from Safford, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arizona are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The natural beauty of Greenlee County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds
nearby. 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. Now this is a pretty long section, so better bring your camping gear along. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way
in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. This is the only paddling stretch along Gila River.
Briefly about the general area: At Gila River you don’t see much rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and April is when it's the driest. For the period of the warm days of summer highs here at Gila River reach the 90's with nighttime lows in the 70's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's with temperatures at Gila River dipping down into the 30's during winter nights.
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