Upper Salt River Canyon Adventure Travel Vacation!
 The Salt River 5-Day Trip is one of the premier Wilderness trips
in the United States. A lottery system for private river runner launch dates
ensures that crowds will not degrade the experience that so many experienced
boaters seek.
Combine several of the Salt River's best whitewater sections
into an unforgettable multi-day journey where you'll experience the enjoyment
of wilderness overnight camping by the scenic Salt River.
Two-day trips give two days of the
Salt River Canyon full day section
and camping riverside.
Three-day and
five day trips travel farther and deeper into the grandeur of the Salt River
Canyon system. Remote, inaccessible Jumpoff Canyon and the Goosenecks offer
abundant riverside campsites that are accessible only by raft. Hear and feel
the roar of exciting rapids such as Quartzite Falls, Black Rock, The Maze, and
Corkscrew.
Five-day River trips provide an opportunity for total
escape. We have the luxury of time to explore flowing creeks in beautiful side
canyons, play games on sand beaches, and generally get into the flow of what we
call "river time". Experience world-class whitewater, fascinating geology,
giant Saguaro cactus, Indian ruins, and desert canyons carpeted in Sonoran
Desert wildflowers. The Salt River Canyon is truly a hidden treasure of the
southwest.
The Salt River is one of the most unique rivers in the
country. Its location on the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau is at the
crossroads of mountain and desert ecosystems, resulting in a striking variety
of plant, animal and bird life. You'll descend through oak and juniper
woodlands into the stunning Lower Sonoran desert with its towering multi-armed
saguaro cactus. Several side canyon hikes lead to oasis-like microhabitats that
are a delight to explore.
See our Common Questions page under "Why are our multi-day trips
special" to see why a Wilderness Aware adventure may be the trip you are
looking for.
| Daily
Launches: |
March through
May |
| Length: |
53 miles |
| Difficulty |
Class III-IV
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| Departure
Time: |
9:00 AM |
| Adult Price: |
$829 |
| Child Price (Ages
10-16): |
$669 |
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Please arrive at least
30-45 minutes prior to departure time. This allows you time to check in and
relax before your trip.
Groups of 10 or more
qualify for a 10% discount.
Price includes meals,
transfers back to your vehicle and splash jackets when necessary. An Apache
Permit Fee of $20 is charged for all trips departing on a Monday, Tuesday or
Wednesday, a Permit Fee of $25 for all trips departing on a Thursday or Sunday
and a $30 Permit Fee is charged for all trips departing on a Friday or
Saturday. |
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Salt
River Pre-Trip Information
General River
Description
Sample Itinerary
Gallery
Photos
Maps |
