Meet at Granite Reef Dam at 5:00 am Monday June 10.  Drive north on Power Road off the 202 in Mesa, turn in where Power Road bends and descends; this comes up with little warning. Set up the car shuttle to Water Users (east on Bush Highway). Put in around 5:45 am. Pack a fleece in a dry bag. This is a safety measure in case of flipping. Take out at Granite Reef Dam 11 miles and up to 4 hours later. We’ll pause at the big rock to take a break and maybe some leaping into the water. There can be an upstream breeze for the last hour. 

What to bring: PFD use mandatory. Bring plenty of water & snacks. This is the perfect setting to use inflatable kayaks, paddleboards, sit-on-tops or any other real boat like a short hardshell. No tubes or floaty toys allowed as watercraft. Hats and sunblock needed. I wear long sleeves, long pants.
No rapids, some riffles, a few splashy wave trains, twists & turns to have fun in and get a little wet.

Parking: A Tonto Natl. Forest use permit (or a Natl. Parks Senior Pass) is needed for each car. They are available at Big 5 Sporting Goods or convenience stores along Power Rd. You must purchase BEFORE arriving at the Water Users Parking Lot; they are not available on site.