Salt River Canyon Overlook

The Salt River Canyon Rest Area sits at the bottom of a dramatic 2,000-foot canyon on US-60 between Globe and Show Low, right on the banks of the Salt River. A pair of bridges — the current 1996 vehicle span and the historic 1934 pedestrian bridge — offer a perfect mid-canyon pause. Riders descend hairpin switchbacks through layers of ancient rock before reaching the river level, then climb equally spectacular curves on the far side. Vault toilets and picnic tables are on-site; this is the only developed stop in the canyon itself.