Hi there! I am looking to plan a trip to paddle by canoe or packraft within a National Forest in AZ or NM in the next year. Ideally, we would be able to fly fish at some point(s) along the way. 3-7 days on water preferred. My hope would be to do some filming so anything scenic is a bonus.
Does anyone have any route/ location recommendations?
You have few choices. A few sections of the Rio Grande River are canoeable in NM. It involves some lining and portaging. The Verde River in AZ in some sections. I have paddled about 75 miles of the lower Colorado River. The Salt River ais raftable a few weeks a year.
I’m looking for similar info - but lake paddling, day trips, in March. (I’m from Vermont, I’d rather be too cool than too hot). Is it worth dreaming about? I do see some boat rental places open all winter, especially around Phoenix.
There a are few larger reservoirs. They are obvious on any map. Lake Roosevelt near Phoenix as an example.