This short run along Tonto Creek is a thrilling trip through scenic and classic Arizona desert and a narrow canyon. The first part of the trip is a short run along Rye Creek which leads to a confluence with Tonto Creek. Shortly after the confluence of the two creeks is the first major rapid, Rye Creek Rapid, which is a class III rapid at ideal flows but can be upgraded to class V when flows are exceptionally high. As the river enters the gorge there are multiple class III rapids and holes that will keep paddlers on their toes. There is one spot of the canyon that narrows down to 12-feet but is passible and less-threatening than it may appear. The remainder of the trip after leaving the canyon is relatively mild consisting of mostly class I to II rapids.