Flights over the upper Scottsdale area. No listings currently available. From the confluence with the Salt River to the confluence with the East and West Forks of the Black River. Gila River Segment one, with class I and II difficulty, flows through scenic desert canyon with good beaches while segment two provides a quiet, peaceful float trip.
Access is difficult in the latter segment.
Runnable in spring if water level is sufficient. Latter segment depends upon winter flow and releases from dam at Cooley. From U.S. 666 bridge to Bonita Creek and Kelvin near Hwy. 177 to Ashurst-Hayden Diversion Dam north northeast of Florence. The other segment offers opportunities for beginning paddlers.