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Upper Salt River Full Day River Arizona -
Pre-Trip Information
Here's How to Find US!
Here's What You Need to Know
Please share with everyone in your group. If you have any
questions or need additional information call us at 1-800-462-7238.
DEPARTURE and RETURN TIMES
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Show Up |
Departs |
Returns |
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8:45 am |
9:30 am |
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
WHERE TO MEET
Your trip will meet in the Salt
River Canyon at the junction of Highway 60 and the river between Highway Mile
Markers 292 and 293.
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Directions to your meeting point in the Salt River Canyon
From Phoenix, go to Globe on Hwy 60 East. Go all the
way through Globe and on the east side of town there is a left hand turn at a
stoplight going toward Show Low. Highway 60 turns here! (If you miss the turn,
you will be on Hwy 70 going toward Safford!) From Tucson, get on Hwy 77
North. As you enter Globe on the east side of town there is a right turn onto
Hwy 60 going toward Show Low. Once you turn at the stoplight in Globe on
Highway 60, it is 45 minutes to the river. At the river bridge, go across
the bridge to the north side of the river and immediately turn left onto the
dirt road (watch for our sign). Head downstream about 100 yards on the dirt
road and look for the Wilderness Aware trailers and vehicles in the parking
area on your right. The parking area is just downstream of the bridge, so don't
go too far or you'll miss us!
Check the raod map link above.
Road Map- Upper Salt River Area
WHAT TO BRING
| DRIVING TIMES TO
MEETING PLACE |
| Globe |
45 min |
| Phoenix |
2½ hrs |
| Sun City |
3¾ hrs |
| N Tucson |
2¾ hrs |
| Flagstaff |
3¾ hrs |
| Holbrook |
2¼ hrs |
| Show Low |
45 min |
| Payson |
2¼ hrs |
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- Do Not Wear Cotton on the River (no jeans or
sweats)
- Tennis Shoes or Sandals (no flip-flops or Crocs)
- Swimming Suit and/or Shorts
- Sunglasses with Securing Strap
- Waterproof Sunscreen
- Waterproof Camera
- Hat or Visor
- Fleece Jacket or Synthetic Insulating Layer
- Cash for Souvenirs and Tipping Your Guide
- Water Bottle (If you don't want to share)
WE PROVIDE
- Hot Fajita Lunch
- Splash Jacket
- Comfortable Changing Facilities
- Professional Guide in Every Raft
- Rafting and Safety Equipment
- Transportation Back to Your Car at the End of the
Trip
- Lots of Fun!
HIGH WATER / COOL WEATHER RENTALS
Available at the
put-in for your trip
- Wetsuit - $10/day
- Wetsuit Booties - $5/day
ORIENTATION: Prior to boarding
your raft, you will receive a complete safety orientation.
LIABILITY
RELEASE: Everyone will be required to sign a liability release form prior
to trip departure. Youths not riding with their parents will need to provide a
copy of our youth liability release signed by one or both parents. You can
download a copy of our liability release
downloaded here.
TIPPING: Tipping is appropriate, particularly if you have received
exceptional customer service. We always appreciate hearing from you so that we
can recognize extraordinarily customer service and we also appreciate hearing
from you if you feel that there are areas that we can improve upon. We strive
to exceed your expectations!
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: We do not provide
alcohol on our trips, and alcohol is not permitted while on the river. Guests
who have been drinking prior to their trip will not go on the river and will
not receive a refund.
NON-SWIMMERS: Many of our participants cannot
swim. We provide U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices designed
to float you face-up in whitewater. Personal floatation devices are required to
be worn at all times.
DAY GEAR: Each raft will carry a waterproof
bag for your rain gear and small items that you may need during the day.
DRINKING WATER: We carry drinking water on each raft. If you don't
wish to share with others, feel free to bring your own water
bottle.
WEATHER: Daytime highs in the Sonoran desert are typically
mild with highs ranging from 65 to 90 degrees. Chances of rain or late season
cold front necessitate planning for a full range of weather conditions.
Wetsuits are available to rent at the put-in if the weather is cool or the
water levels high.
RETAIL STORE: Daytime highs in the Sonoran desert
are typically mild with highs ranging from 65 to 90 degrees. Chances of rain or
late season cold front necessitate planning for a full range of weather
conditions. Wetsuits are available to rent at the put-in if the weather is cool
or the water levels high.
PREGNANCY: We cannot take you rafting if
you are pregnant. This is for your own safety and that of your unborn child.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel more than 10 days prior to trip
departure we will refund all of your deposit less a $5/person cancellation fee.
If you cancel less than 10 days prior to trip departure there is no refund. We
reserve the right to reschedule, move or cancel any trip.
TRIP
CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Allows you to cancel all or part of your trip up to
24 hours prior to departure without penalty. The cost is $9.00/person/day and
$5/person/half-day. If you must cancel with less than 24 hours notice, but more
than 1 hour before departure, we can issue a gift certificate good for next
year's season. Insurance must be purchased for every member of the group at the
time of your deposit.
IF YOU ARE LATE FOR YOUR TRIP: To provide our
guests with the best possible customer service, we attempt to launch our trips
on time. We operate in a remote location with a small staff and if you are
late, it is possible that your trip will have launched and no one will be in
the office. Due to the extraordinary logistics and limited seating on our trips
we cannot offer full or partial refunds for any reason. Please plan your travel
times accordingly.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS - GLOBE, AZ
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hOTELS |
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BED & BREAKFAST |
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Days Inn |
800-325-2525 |
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Noftsger Hill B&B |
877-780-2479 |
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Comfort Inn |
928-425-7575 |
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Cedar Hill B&B |
928-425-7530 |
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Travelodge |
928-425-7008 |
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
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Globe Chamber of Commerce |
800-804-5623 |
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