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The put-in can be a little cramped, but there are nearby spots you can use instead.
Jesse Weber
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The river runs with snowmelt from the White Mountains.
Jesse Weber
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The Salt Banks, a sacred site to native tribes.
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Saguaro-studded Sonoran Desert.
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Rapids in the White Gorge.
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A packrafter navigating rapids at fairly high water (around 4000 cfs).
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The white rocks are called the Ruin Granite Formation.
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The canyon opens up beyond the White Gorge.
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Open desert scenery and smaller rapids in between gorges.
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A very green desert following winter rains.
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Black Rock Rapid at around 3500 cubic feet per second.
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Running Black Rock Rapid.
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Saguaros and whitewater make quite an attractive juxtaposition.
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Enjoying a scenic, slow-moving section.
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Upturned quartzite ledges.
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Scouting Quartzite Falls.
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The dramatic Quartzite Gorge.
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Running Quartzite Falls.
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Mountain horizon along the flatter final miles of the run.
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Afternoon light on the desert.
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Side hikes can reveal even more spectacular views.
Jesse Weber
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The last day on the water is less exciting but still very scenic.
Jesse Weber
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Rock formations remain impressive the whole way.
Jesse Weber
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A final section of narrows just before the takeout.