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Avoid the double-car shuffle on the Salt River: this shuttle carries one paddleboard or kayak per rider from Phon D Sutton to Water Users so you can float downstream stress-free. Book ahead and paddle without worrying about parking or returns.
Avoid the double-car shuffle on the Salt River: this shuttle carries one paddleboard or kayak per rider from Phon D Sutton to Water Users so you can float downstream stress-free. Book ahead and paddle without worrying about parking or returns.
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Operated by Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch · Mesa, Arizona
moderate.
3–6 hours.
Light to moderate fitness needed—able to paddle for several hours and carry a board/kayak to the launch.
Each reservation covers one rider and one paddleboard or kayak up to 12 feet in length.
No. Pets, rafts, and tubes are not allowed on the shuttle.
Follow the meeting instruction to park at Phon D Sutton before your float for shuttle pickup.
No. The shuttle does not supply car or booster seats—bring an appropriate seat if required by law.
To avoid this, park at Phon D before you launch; the operator recommends arriving early to prevent missed pickups.
No prior shuttle experience is required—basic paddling skills are sufficient for most floats on this stretch.
The Salt River corridor supported Hohokam communities for centuries and became a recreational corridor as Mesa and surrounding areas developed.
Keep craft and cars off fragile banks, pack out trash, and use reef-safe sunscreen to protect riparian habitats.
Phon D Sutton to Water Users
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