Salt River Canyon

In taking Arizona State Route 77 home today, I was treated to spectacular views when I stopped at a rest area in the Salt River Canyon.

I had no idea that this existed. The rest area was perched on a cliff overlooking the Salt River. Rafting trips are offered here as I passed a sign advertising such. The road winds down through mountain wilderness areas before reaching the bottom of the canyon and then crosses the river and winds up on the other side.

I took some photos from the rest area: