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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arizona tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This section of Salt River is 7 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Highway 60 to Mescal Rapid section is one of them. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. For all you camping people     there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good places for that around here. The natural beauty of Arizona and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater paddling here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains is a great experience. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Now, you may think that's loads but there's even more exciting stuff to do here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Mormon Spring is an inspiring site to visit during your stay. During the warmest time of the year at Salt River highs are generally in the 90's. All through the dark hours   of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. During the winter highs are typically in the 50's, and night lows at Salt River throughout the wintertime commonly dip into the 20's. If you want to check out some interesting stuff, check out Mule Hoof Bend, and Phillips Canyon is also a fine location to look at. Salt River is a location that is rather dehydrated frequently; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is June. 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. Americas Best Value Inn Globe/Miami, Miami 7 miles away Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of Miami, Arizona. We are conveniently located on Highway 60 E. Our hotel is just 4 miles from the Gila County Historical Museum, Needle Mountain, and the Cobre ... Travelodge Globe AZ, 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...   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. 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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   Hotels Near Salt River: Americas Best Value Inn Globe/Miami, Miami , 7 miles away Travelodge Globe AZ, Globe , 20 miles away Best Western Apache Gold Hotel, San Carlos , 28 miles away Quality Inn Globe, Globe , 29 miles away Days Inn Globe, Globe , 29 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