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Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, Inc. 50 Animas View Dr. Toll Free: In Southwest CO: Fax: |
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Central Arizona- Meeting Point |
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Intermediate |
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III to IV Rapids |
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Early March - April/May |
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Ages 8 and up most times 12 and up during
High Water Inflatable Kayaks Age 16 & 5'2'' High Adventure Option Age 16 |
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Salt River Rafting
Trip Highlights
- Towering 2000 foot canyon walls
- Numerous big class III whitewater on 1-Day Trips, class IV on longer trips
- More rapids per mile than any other Arizona River!
- Blooming cactus & desert wildflowers
- Earliest river season in the U.S.
Salt River Canyon Description:
Experience Arizona's spectacular Salt River Rafting Trips in the Upper Salt River Canyon. Located where the White mountains meet the Sonoran Desert, you'll marvel at the canyon geology and unique natural beauty. Paddle through an incredible 2000-foot deep canyon as you take on rapids such as "Maytag", "Overboard" and "Mescal Falls". The river drops at over 20 feet per mile as it carves a canyon full of discovery and wilderness. Witness the majesty as Desert Bald Eagles and Red-tailed hawks soar overhead. The high Sonoran Desert scenery and incredible fun filled whitewater make this a special place, best shared with friends and family. Mild to Wild Rafting, Inc. provides a delicious, guide prepared, grilled steak lunch on our one day trips. One day on the river not enough? Indulge in the ultimate experience- catered multi day trips with our deluxe river camp setup.
Special Ways Mild to Wild Cares for Guests on the Salt River
- Certified, highly trained, and professional guides
- No single boat trips on the Salt River; there are always at least two guides and two boats on each trip
- Tasty, grilled steak lunch (with Full Day and multi day trip options)
- Self-bailing rafts and inflatable kayaks
- FREE helmets, splash jackets, Coast Guard approved personal floatation devices
- FREE wetsuits & wetsuit boots
- Comfortable, private changing rooms
- Professional photographs of you trip available on site
- High-tech satellite communication system for extra safety
- Four-wheel drive shuttle vehicles
- Put-in at Apache Falls (upstream from main put-in), so you enjoy an extra mile of river with two extra rapids! (When water levels allow, typically early-mid March)
- Exclusive service guarantee, "If you are not absolutely delighted with our guides or equipment your trip is free!"
Salt River Rafting Trip Options
Select a trip option to learn more:
One Day Express ~ A quick get away
Tackle the whole 10 mile stretch of the one-day trip in a fraction of the time. Enjoy the exciting 10-12 wet and fun class III rapids! On river snacks are included on this trip. Click for more info.
One Day ~ Escape to the “other” Grand Canyon
Enjoy an exciting day filled with 10-12 wet and fun class III rapids! Rapids are every 5 to 10 minutes in this unbelievable 2000-foot deep canyon. Discover spectacular scenery and thunder through thrilling rapids in this unique recreational treasure. Click for more info.
Morning Half Day~ For just a taste of the Salt
A sampler trip for those short on time raft a six mile stretch of river with 6-8 Class III “wet and fun” rapids. On river snacks are included on this trip. Click for more info.
High Adventure Option ~ Step up the Adventure!
Smaller, more responsive boats, and aggressive "go for it" lines, catapults the Salt River to a new level of adventure. These "go for it" boats hold up to 6 people plus your guide and should not be taken by the timid! Click for more info.
Inflatable Kayak ~ The Ultimate Challenge
Take the ultimate Salt River Challenge in a one-person inflatable kayak. If you're ready for the ultimate challenge, take the river on one on one under the leadership of one of our instructional guides. This option should only be considered by the truly adventurous. No experience is necessary! We provide all you need. Click for more info.
Free upgrade to Inflatable Kayaks on any of our 2011 trip offerings!
Spice of Salt ~ Class IV Rapids
Plunge deeper in to the heart of the Salt River Canyon Wilderness. Challenge numerous wet and fun class III rapids and the drops of class IV rapids as you take in the spectacular white rock granite canyon. Raft the second day of the two-day trip for a unique one-day journey. Click for more info.
Dash of Salt ~ 2-Day Trip in 1 Day!
When the high water comes to the Upper Salt River we are able to run the two day trip in one fast paced day! Travel an incredible 20 miles in one day! Enjoy wet and fun class III rapids and the drops of class IV rapids! Additional dates available for groups of 8 or more.Click for more info.
Two Day ~ Raft, Relax, Rejuvenate
Indulge in two days of thrilling whitewater as you explore even deeper into the heart of the Salt River Canyon.Click for more info.
Three Day~ See all the beauty of the Salt River Canyon
Enjoy two nights of camping and three days of rafting in the beautiful 2000 foot deep Salt River Canyon. You’ll marvel at the canyon’s geology and unique natural beauty, characterized by blooming saguaro cacti, soaring hawks and bald eagles, and ancient canyon walls. Click for more info.
Shuttle Information: We offer a shuttle service for those on private river trips. Our shuttle is from the put in at Hwy 60 to the take out at hwy 288. You may print, fill out and fax or mail this shuttle form, or call us for more information.
Price: $135 First Car $100 Second Car
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