This section of the Upper Salt River is one of the most popular rafting destinations in all of Arizona due to its beautiful rugged scenery and thrilling whitewater. The river travels through a scenic canyon and classic Sonoran desert landscape that provides abundant opportunity for viewing wildlife. There are multiple rapids and holes along this stretch of river for paddlers to enjoy that range in difficulty from class I to possible class IV depending on water flows. To launch and run this portion of the Salt River requires a permit for each individual from the Apache Tribe that can be acquired at the local Salt River Canyon Store and other possible retailers in the area. There are also multiple rafting outfitters that offer rafting trips down the river.