Gila River — Gila Box
Graham Co. · 23 mi · Class II–III
81.5CFS/ 6.79 ft
Below Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 300–2000 CFS · USGS #09448500
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Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (BLM)
The Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area protects 23 miles of the Gila River through a rugged desert canyon in southeastern Arizona. BLM-managed wilderness offers Class II–III whitewater through towering canyon walls with hot springs and desert bighorn sheep.
Trip sections
Upper Gila Box — Class II, canyon entry
Middle Gila Box — Class II–III, deepest canyon and hot springs
Lower Gila Box to Bonita Creek — Class II, widening canyon
Outfitters
Gila Box Outfitters
Guided Gila Box canyon trips
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