About This Trip

We are currently only offering our 5 Day Salt River Trip to inquiries. Give us a call if you’re interested in a private trip and departure dates!

Explore the magnificence on our Salt River rafting five day trip! This remote, wilderness canyon is mostly only accessible by raft, not road. By day, experience world-class whitewater (Class I, II, III, and IV rapids) amidst intriguing geology, desert wildflowers, incredible multi-armed saguaros, soaring eagles, and ruins.

By night, experience the serenity of the glow and crackling of the campfire, delicious food, and sleeping under millions of stars. If you have the luxury of time, you will relish each day’s experience, exploring side hikes up canyons and relaxing in the inaccessible section of the river.

Salt River Multi-Day Rafting Trip

Overview

Season

March–Early May

Restrictions

Raft: Ages 10+ low water

12+ high water

Class of Rapids

High Water: II – IV

Low Water: II – III

Meet Time

9:30 AM

Return

4:30 PM

Boat Options

Standard Raft - Up to 8 guests

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4 Day Salt River Rafting Trip

Trip Planning

Itinerary & Map

Day 1 Itinerary

9:30 AM

Meet at our Salt River office at 9:30 AM.

Check in, sign release forms, load gear bags and get dressed for the river! Wetsuits and booties are provided.

Shuttle to the put-in for river safety orientation and boating instructions.

Hit the river!

Tackle “Baptism,” “Island,” “Kiss and Tell,” “Wake Up” & “Boy Scout”!

Stop at Sycamore Canyon for lunch and easy exploration of the side canyon!

Get back on the river for “Grumman,” “Overboard” & the “Narrows”.

Take off the river for the day – you can relax or hike up Coyote Canyon and see it’s beautiful clear water pools while our guides prepare a delicious fajita dinner.

After dinner, relax under the stars and enjoy campfire fun!

Day 2-4 Itinerary

Day Two – Four

Each morning, wake up to the smell of hot coffee and enjoy a hearty breakfast.

Challenge world class rapids such as “Exhibition”, “Cibeque”, “Mini Lodges”, “Three Ways”, “Raft Ripper”, “Beehive”, & “Mescall Falls”, “Rock Garden”, “Rat Trap”, & “White Rock”, “Canyon Creek”, & “Granite”.

Explore Cibecue Canyon with it’s sheer walls towering overhead and it’s magnificent waterfall. Float by the sacred Salt Banks, hike to the base of spectacular Walnut Falls and explore White Rock Gorge, Canyon Creek, Inner Gorge, and it’s unforgettable polished, white granite.

Each night, spend another fantastic, relaxing night in the wilderness. Relax as our gourmet-guide chefs prepare dinner and set up a campfire before another peaceful night under the stars.

Day 5 Itinerary

Day 5

Wake to yet another delicious, guide-prepared breakfast.

Hit the river for the final 6-7 miles of whitewater as the canyon begins to open up around you.

Tackel more Class II rapids such as, “Coral”, “Quartsize”, and “Black Rock”..

Stop for lunch to refuel.

Experience more river time after lunch before you take out at Roosevelt Reservoir at approximately 1:00PM.

Shuttle back to the Salt River Office and your vehicle around 4:00-4:30PM. Ask about our car shuttle service to Globe to save you 2+ hours of drive time back to Phoenix or Tucson!

Salt River Rafting Trip Map – Mild to Wild Rafting

Booking Options

Standard Rafts

Experience our 15-foot self-bailing rafts (up to 8 guests)

All guests are encouraged to paddle, but are not required to paddle. Boats will be set up as a paddle or oar boat based on the conditions at the time of the trip.

Ages: 10+ low water, 12+ high water

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Payments & Cancellations

Payment Options

Pay in full.
1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
Call for other arrangements!

Free Courtesy Hold

We don’t want you to miss out on this trip so we’ll hold your spots, payment-free, for 24hrs while you make your final arrangements & prepare for payment.

Fees

In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use) & a $60 Apache Tribal Land Access Fee.

Cancellation Policy

60+ days: Receive a refund less $200 per person unrecoverable fees.
45+ days: Reschedule for another trip/date, or receive Mild to Wild gift certificate less $200 per person.
Less than 45 days, unfortunately there will be no refund. Substitutions/name changes are allowed.
RoamRight Travel Insurance is recommended to help cover unforeseen circumstances, such as cancelled flights, sickness or medical evacuations.
Guests needing to be evacuated from the canyon will be charged a minimum of $1,000 per person.

What to Wear & Bring

Provided by Mild to Wild in all Salt Reservations:

Wetsuit
Wetsuit boots
Splash Jacket

To Wear/Bring Yourself:

Fleece jacket and fleece socks
Swimsuit/Quick drying clothing (avoid cotton because it stays the temperature of the water and keeps you cold)
Hat (that fits under your helmet)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses with a strap
Water bottle
Snacks
Camera with waterproof case