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What is the ‘mini Grand Canyon’ near the Gila Valley?

Located northwest of the valley, the Salt River Canyon is frequently referred to as the mini Grand Canyon. U.S. Route 60 winds dramatically through this 2,000-foot-deep river canyon, spanning approximately nine miles from rim to rim and offering spectacular pull-offs, white-water rafting, and hiking.

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