Arizona whitewater - Salt River, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County Gila county, Highway 60 to Mescal Rapid section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7 miles   The wonderful Arizona scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Salt River attract people from near and far. This section of Salt River in Arizona is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The Highway 60 to Mescal Rapid section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. 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.     The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The river winds through the Mogollon Rim Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: You might want to pay a visit to Phillips Canyon since you're here at Salt River, and Mormon Spring is a delightful local attraction. For the period of the days of summer highs here at Salt River reach the 90's with overnight lows in the 50's. High temperatures all through   the wintertime are normally in the 50's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Salt River. At Salt River you don’t see much rain; during August this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is June. Now, you may believe that's a load but there's even more entertaining things to do here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. You should undeniably pop by Mule Hoof Bend while you're here at Salt River. Salt River, Highway 60 to Mescal Rapid road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.79809 Longitude: -110.4992 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.8274 Longitude: -110.5507 Paddler input for Salt River, Arizona: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Salt River, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Arizona Local climate location: PLEASANT VALLEY R S 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Travelodge Motel - Globe, Globe 20 miles away The Travelodge Globe is a Excellent Hotel offering Large Nicely Appointed Rooms all with a View of the Mountains. Guest enjoy High Speed Wireless Internet Access and Free Ultra Deluxe Continental Bre... Best Western Apache Gold Hotel, San Carlos 28 miles away *****Enjoy our Newly Renovated Rooms***** *****Please be advised that the Fitness Center, Spa, and Pool, are currently closed due to renovations**** The Best Western Apache Gold Hotel is nestled ins... Quality Inn Globe, Globe 29 miles away Historical Mining town, Lake access, voted Best Hotel in Globe, Multi-lingual Staff, Free Continental Breakfast and Newspaper, all rooms are non Smoking. Choose from a Standard King, 2 Queen, Adjoinin...   Mogollon Rim Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Mogollon Rim Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Mogollon Rim Mountains. All Arizona Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arizona. Books about whitewater paddling on Salt River, Arizona List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Salt River, Arizona. Find a whitewater outfitter in Arizona Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Payson, Arizona Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Payson, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Salt River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Salt River.   Whitewater Near Salt River: Salt River, Gila County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 60 miles long (Route 60 to Roosevelt Reservoir) Salt River, Gila County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 19 miles long (Gleason Flats to Horseshoe Bend)   Ski Areas Near Salt River: Sunrise Park, Arizona , 67 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 80 miles away, 950 vertical feet Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 120 miles away, 2300 vertical feet Williams, Arizona , 141 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Salt River: Travelodge Motel - Globe, Globe , 20 miles away Best Western Apache Gold Hotel, San Carlos , 28 miles away Quality Inn Globe, Globe , 29 miles away Globe Days Inn, Globe , 29 miles away Super 8 Motel - Globe, Globe , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Salt River: Mule Hoof Campground, Gila County, 1 miles away Salt Bend Campground, Gila County, 5 miles away Jones Water Campground, Gila County, 15 miles away   National Parks Near Salt River: Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ , 35 miles away   Lakes Near Salt River