@ALMAL
The fact you referenced the Current river warms my Midwestern soul. Thanks for the tips!

2 flat landers taking there annual backpacking trip to Arizona for the first time. We are used to desolate parts of the Rockies. )Well, we are used to the great plains...) Looking for 2-3 nights on the trail. Our trip is the last week of August. We are flying into Phoenix and taking the train home f...