Salt

01. Fort Apache to US 60

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DifficultyIII-IV+(V+)
Length52 mi
Avg Gradient40 fpm
GaugeSalt River Near Chrysotile, Az
Flow Rate as of 51 minutes
53 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedMarch 1, 2022

River Description

This run is on the reservation and not open to the public. We ask that boaters respect the wishes of the Apache Nation. We know that the river canyon has breathtaking scenery and whitewater.


River Features

Fort Apache, Put In

Distance: 0 mi
Access Point

Apache Falls

Distance: 51.43 mi
Other

You need a hiking permit from the White Mountain Apache Tribe to visit the falls which can be accessed as a 1-mile roundtrip hike from the Highway 60 bridge.

Highway 60 Bridge, First Campground, Take Out

Distance: 52.47 mi
Access Point

Access on river right downstream of the bridge.


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Jan 30, 2009


By far the best run in AZ. It's the YNP of the southwest.
You need to boat more in AZ way better shit than the flying-V.
Try to score the agua fria.