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White Water Rafting Trips

Rafting trips on six rivers from 1/4 day to 10 days in length.

Arkansas River White Water Rafting Trips, CO

America’s most popular river near Denver & Colorado Springs.

Salt River Trips, Arizona

World-class whitewater near Phoenix & Tucson.

Family Rafting Trips

Choose from a variety of family & group-friendly rafting trips.

Royal Gorge & Numbers

The most challenging rafting trips on the Arkansas River.

Multi-Day Getaways

Rafting combined with riverside camping or bed & breakfasts.

Land-Based Adventures

Enjoy a horseback ride, Jeep tour or downhill mountain bike trip.

Upper Salt River Canyon Multi-Day – Pre-Trip Information

Packing List, Directions and Other Important Information for Your Trip

Please share with everyone in your group. If you have any questions or need additional information call us at 1.800.462.7238.

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DEPARTURE & RETURN TIMES

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.

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!

We suggest you use the Arizona State Road Map or Upper Salt River Area Road Map and plan for delays. Click Here for a Google Map!

RIVER MAPS

• Salt River Map – Overview

LODGING INFO

• For Additional Lodging and Activity Information, contact the Globe, Arizona Chamber of Commerce at (928) 425-4495.

IMPORTANT TRIP INFO

ORIENTATION: Prior to boarding your raft, you will receive a complete safety orientation.
WATERPROOF BAG: We will issue you a backpack style waterproof bag to pack your personal gear in. The bag is 3.2 cubic feet (about the size of a duffel bag). You will carry your own waterproof bags and personal liquor / drinks down a trail to the put-in, which is approximately one mile. Please let us know in advance if you have physical limitations to carrying your own bag. Group camping gear and boats are carried to the river on horses the day before your trip.
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.
RIVER TIME: The first day of the trip we are usually on the water by 10:30 am. The following days we are usually ready to be on the water by 9 am. We pull into camp between 3:30 pm – 5 pm, depending on water levels and playtime. During the day we will pull over to scout rapids, eat lunch, and explore points of interest.
MEALS: We provide fresh hearty meals starting with lunch on the first day through lunch on the last day. Special diets can be accommodated upon request. Remember we provide only lemonade and water. If you would like to bring your own drinks in metal or plastic containers, please feel free. We will provide a place to carry them.
CAMPING CONDITIONS: All campsites are primitive-no plumbing or electricity. We provide a portable chemical toilet for use in camp. You may wash in the river.
TIPPING: Tipping is appropriate, particularly if you have received exceptional customer service. If you believe that a tip is appropriate we recommend an average tip of 10%-20% of your trip cost. We always appreciate hearing from you so that we can recognize extraordinary 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. On multi-day trips you may bring alcohol for consumption in camp but it must be in plastic or metal containers (no glass). Guests that 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.
HELMETS: Helmets are required and provided on the Salt River.
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 a late season cold front necessitate planning for a full range of weather conditions. Average lows are 40 – 60 degrees.
LITTER: Please keep in mind that on our trip we will carry out all of our trash and whatever other trash we may find as we travel down the river. We appreciate your assistance in keeping the river clean and beautiful.
PREGNANCY: We cannot take you rafting if you are 3 months or more 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 $50/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: If insurance is purchased, you may cancel up to 24 hours prior to your trip departure with no penalty. If you cancel within 24 hours but with at least one hours notice we will give you trip credit in the form of a gift certificate good through the following season. Gift certificates cannot be extended beyond their expiration date. Cancellation insurance can be purchased at the time of your deposit for 10% of your trip total and is non-transferrable. Insurance does not cover no-shows.