Directions to the Salt River of Arizona
Meeting Times and Map

1. PLEASE DON'T BE LATE. We can not hold up an entire trip for one late group. All trips meet at 10:00 a.m. at our river office where the highway 60/77 bridge crosses the Salt River. Wilderness trips meet at 8a.m. under the Safeway sign in the Walmart Parking lot in the Globe/Claypool/Miami metroplex.

Attention: Globe or Showlow is the last place to get fuel, food, water.
Attention: Highway Patrol is very active between Globe and the Salt River Bridge.
Attention: There is no known address for the Upper Salt River, just this:
Latitude 33°47'53", Longitude 110°29'57", Elevation 3,355ft

2. FROM PHOENIX. The distance from I-17 and HWY 60 in Phoenix is 130 miles. No traffic or construction and you can make it in 2 1/2 hours. Add time accordingly for conditions and where you are leaving from so as not to be late. Take Highway 60 east (Superstition Highway) to Globe. Pass through Globe to the intersection of Highway 60/77 where there is a traffic light and a Taco Bell. Turn left, north, towards Showlow. Once you descend into the canyon and cross the Salt River (about 38 miles) you will see a dirt river access road to the left, west. Follow the Salt River Rafting signs to our check-in site.

3. FROM TUCSON. The distance from I-10 and HWY 77 in Tucson is almost 150 miles. Give yourself 3 hours. Take Highway 77 north (Oracle Road) to Globe. At the intersection where Highway 77 meets Highway 60 across from Taco Bell turn north towards Showlow. Once you descend into the canyon and cross the Salt River (about 38 miles) you will see a dirt river access road to the left, west. Follow the Salt River Rafting signs to our check-in site.

4. Bring Extra clothing, Sunscreen, Water, Restraining Strap for Glasses, Waterproof Camera, and Smiles. See our FAQ's page for more details.