Salt River Canyon

Located on the San Carlos Indian Reservation, the Salt River Canyon is a spectacular scenic drive on Highway 60/77 north of Globe. Several pullovers allow you to stop and view the dramatic scenery, down to the canyon floor.

Once you're at the bottom, it's mostly a rafting launch spot. There are no hiking trails, no visitor center, only a couple of picnic tables.

Don't expect a lot of fanfare down there, but do expect to pay the fee of $15 per head anyway to spend any time on the grounds. The cost for launching is more.

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The following pictures were taken on a return trip along the Highway 60 between Apache Junction and Miami. This section of stunning scenery is considered a part of the Salt River Canyon Scenic Drive.

The Salt River itself extends for some 200 miles, starting in the White Mountains in the eastern part of the state, in Gila County. It flows westward and ends in Maricopa County, emptying into the Gila River, southwest of Phoenix.

A section of the Salt River I like to visit is in Mesa along the North Bush Highway. Located in the Tonto National Forest, the area is exceptional for viewing Arizona's herd of wild horses. As well, the highway is lined with several recreation parks for fishing, picnicking and boating. On my last trip to the area, I visited the Phon D. Sutton Recreation Area and took a short walk along the shore of the Salt River. The following pictures were taken there.

Seen at a distance from the Bush Highway is a portion of the Mazatzal Mountain Range known as the Four Peaks. Blanketed in snow this particular sunny day, it made a stunning backdrop along the drive. The highest peak of the four is Brown's Peak at 7659 feet (2334 m.)