Gila River - Lower Box (NM) - 200cfs - Packrafting November 21, 2022

First time on this section of the Gila River (New Mexico). I was really impressed with the scenery. The flow was pretty low (about 200cfs). Pretty much all class I boating, but there were lotsa strainers and sweepers and these need to be taken pretty seriously. I would hate for somebody to have a bad day down here considering it is fairly remote.
We put in at the Gila Lower Box Area of Critical Environmental Concern and Wilderness Study (a side road of of Fuller Rd) and took out at Sunset (Diversion) Dam. The shuttle route is kind of complicated, so I won't be following up with driving instructions (But it is near Nichols Canyon - and we took out above Virden, NM)

[@sparky2851]

you're killing me. nice trip. I may have to flip from canoe to pack raft. keep up the great work

[@siliilith]

Packraft dog is back! Thanks for the comprehensive detail instructions on put in and take out. Some kayak youtubers don't like to give out their spots... That sure looks like a fun trip two thumbs way up.. You got a sub keep posting the great videos.

[@SJSCHOCH]

Thanks! Yeah, there aren't a ton of videos of the area, and I did the best I could of including the best details and footage I could. I am not super familiar with the area.

[@s-dsinger8454]

Beautiful section!

[@SJSCHOCH]

It sure is. I was rather blown away...

[@dugfern]

Somebody drowned boating in the Gila on a trip between Grapevine and Gila. That was in April, I think. He was part of party that had three boats.

[@SJSCHOCH]

Yeah, I recall seeing the story. Tragic. Paddle on...