[1] The Salt River and its deep canyon bisect the entire length of the wilderness.

[2] The area can be visited practically any time, though there are no maintained trails within the entire wilderness.

Travel here is typically done by raft or kayak during the short river-running season between March 1 and May 15.

A visitor permit is required between these dates and group size is limited to 15 people.

White-water rafting the Salt River Canyon is fairly popular, with 27 sets of rapids and numerous side creeks to explore.