Tour Overview
Stand-up paddle the Salt River's moving current on a stable touring board, with a guide reading the lines and wildlife along the banks.
Moving-Water SUP
Trade flat water for the Salt River's gentle current, with a board and line built for downstream travel.
Wild Horse Scouting
The guide reads the banks for wild horses, bald eagles, and herons while coaching your stroke and balance.
Board, Leash & PFD
Inflatable touring SUP, adjustable paddle, ankle leash, Coast Guard-approved PFD, water, and trail snacks.
The Experience
You meet your guide at the Canal/Hawes Trailhead Park & Ride in Mesa, where the board, paddle, leash, and PFD are fitted and the moving-water briefing covers stance, stroke, and self-rescue. You launch into the current and find your balance as the river curves past red cliffs and mesquite, with your guide calling lines and pointing out wild horses and eagles. The take-out ends with cold water and trail snacks.
Pricing & Group Rates
- Per Person $156
- Booking note: This tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate. Smaller parties and solo adventurers are warmly welcomed—we regularly combine groups to reach the minimum departure size. Your card is pre-authorized at checkout and is only finalized once your departure is confirmed. Private tour upgrade is $200 per group. Riders must weigh at least 90 lbs to fit the board and PFD.
- Private & Large Groups: Contact us for groups over 9 and custom arrangements.
Essential Tour FAQs
Where do we meet for the SUP trip? ▼
Tours stage at our Lower Salt River staging area at the Canal/Hawes Trailhead Park & Ride (3055 N Power Rd, Mesa) before shuttling to the water launch. Your guide calls ahead with timing and parking details. Arrive 15 minutes early to fit your board, leash, and PFD.
Do I need paddle board experience? ▼
The tour is beginner to intermediate, so no river SUP experience is required, but you do need core balance and comfort standing on a moving current. The guide teaches stance, stroke, and self-rescue before launch. Guests must be at least 12 years old and 90 lbs to fit the board and PFD, and able to stand and paddle for the session with breaks. This tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate. Smaller parties and solo adventurers are warmly welcomed—we regularly combine groups to reach the minimum departure size. Your card is pre-authorized at checkout and is only finalized once your departure is confirmed.
What about heat, weather, and current? ▼
Tours run year-round. October through April offers 8 AM or 1 PM departures; May through September moves to 7 AM to beat the heat. Guides monitor weather and river flow, and 360 Adventures may reschedule or cancel for lightning, flooding, or unsafe water levels. The current is gentle but constant, so plan for a workout.
What should I wear and bring? ▼
Secure water shoes or sport sandals with a heel strap are required; no flip-flops or bare feet. Wear quick-drying athletic clothing and bring a change for the ride home. Pack sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap, a hat, a waterproof phone case, and any medications.
What is this tour's cancellation and rescheduling policy? ▼
Strict 72-hour window. Send cancellations or changes in writing through our contact form; replies to your confirmation email cannot be processed. More than 72 hours out, you receive a full refund minus card processing fees; inside 72 hours or a no-show, the booking is charged in full. If 360 Adventures cancels for severe conditions, you receive a 100% refund including fees.
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