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Salt
Location: Central Arizona, through the Sonoran Desert (about 125 miles east of Phoenix). Length of trips: 8 to 10 miles in one day; 20 miles in one to two days; 52 miles in three to five days. Season: February to early June, depending on the snowpack and weather. The water flow usually peaks between mid-March and late April. NOTE: Due to drought conditions, theres no rafting on the Salt River in 1996. Weather: In March, April, and May temperatures can soar to 105°F during the day but usually average between 75° and 90°; nighttime temperatures range from 45° to 60°. It occasionally snows in February and early March. March and April usually offer the best weather and white-water conditions. Keep an eye out for rattlesnakes. Lodging: Most campsites are on sandbars and wooded beaches. Boats: Kayaks, oar boats, paddle rafts. Rapids: Mostly Class II and III, plus at least half a dozen Class IV drops. Cold, clear water (silty during runoff). Special features:
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