Arizona whitewater, Salt River Gila county, Route 60 to Roosevelt Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     60 miles   Most of this river runs through the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. (... ) It is very important because you MUST buy a permit from the tribe to run this river. This river is navigable only from March-May, and very occasionally they will open it again for August. It is only to be run by experienced river runners, due to the big rapids which go up to Class IV. If you don't know whether you are an experienced river runner, then you don't     belong there. There are commercial companies who will take you on a rafting trip for about $130. It's a lot of fun, it's an all-day trip, includes a good lunch. This is what I would recommend for the tourist. Some of the companies that run trips are raftthesalt. Com, Canyon Rio, In A Raft, Wilderness Aware Rafting. Again, this is only in March and April, sometimes into May. You can't enter this property or drive the dirt road along the river without a permit. You can't camp or fish without a permit. The tribe will give you a ticket and might also confiscate your gear! You need to get a permit! Says Elizabeth This section of Salt River in   Gila County is 60 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arizona is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Route 60 to Roosevelt Reservoir section is just one of them. Salt River, Route 60 to Roosevelt Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Salt River.   Whitewater Near Salt River: Salt River, Gila County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 19 miles long (Gleason Flats to Horseshoe Bend) Salt River, Gila County, 17 miles away       Class II-IV - 60 miles long (Route 60 to Roosevelt Reservoir) Salt River, Gila County, 17 miles away       Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Highway 60 to Mescal Rapid)   Ski Areas Near Salt River: Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 73 miles away, 950 foot drop, 3 lifts, 18 runs Sunrise Park, Arizona , 82 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 65 runs   Hotels Near Salt River: Travelodge Globe AZ, Globe , 19 miles away Best Western Copper Hills Inn, Globe , 19 miles away Days Inn Globe, Globe , 19 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites GLOBE, Globe , 19 miles away Knights Inn Globe, Globe , 19 miles away   Campgrounds Near Salt River: Salt River Canyon - Upper Corral, Globe, 1 miles away Salt River Canyon - Mile 26.2, Globe, 1 miles away Salt River Canyon - Mile 27.6, Globe, 1 miles away   Trails Near Salt River: Rim-Moody Point Trail, Gila , 11 miles away, 8.5 hiking miles, 4992 feet elevation difference Coon Spring Trail, Gila , 13 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 2692 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Salt River: Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ , 19 miles away Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge - AZ , 70 miles away Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, Arizona , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Salt River: Cobre Valley Country Club, Miami , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Salt River Seneca Lake, Gila , 16 miles away