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| | Here in the glorious state of Arizona backcountry backpacking is always an enjoyable thing to do. While visiting this area in Arizona it's a wonderful idea to go backcountry backpacking too. Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail is located a rather lengthy tour from Payson, but backpacking it is tremendous pleasure any time. There's not much difference in elevation along the hiking and backpacking trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry walk, 2.5 days normally, so it's a wonderful thing |
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if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the outdoors a bit, and Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail in Gila County, Arizona is a magnificent spot to go. There are so many hiking trails in this area. This backcountry trail
| | sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Backpacking trails like this one here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains are a really glorious way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. There are plenty of wilderness trails in Arizona; each one of them is different from the others. An average amount of rainfall falls at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail; during the month of August you get the most | |
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rain around here, and the driest of the months is June. With its 15.4 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. There are so many glorious wilderness trails for backcountry backpacking in Arizona; Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail is one of them, and it's
in Gila County. This wilderness hiking trail is a very long wilderness hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a brilliant hiking trail for experienced walkers in brilliant shape. All through the summertime months at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail
highs are mostly in the 90's with overnight lows in the 50's. Highs during the winter are usually in the 50's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail plunge into the 20's. This is a backcountry trail that is quite long, so don't
forget to pack enough supplies. Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,293 feet which is about
average.
Briefly about the general area:
And if that's not enough there's lots more enjoyable stuff to do in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Sharp Creek is a glorious location to stop by, and don’t forget to stop at Bear Flat while you're here at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley
Trail. Do set aside some time for Hole-in-Ground while you're here at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail; nearby you come across See Canyon which is a magnificent location to check out.
Don't leave Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail without first paying a visit to Cherry Spring,
and Horton Campground is a glorious campground nearby. Bear Flat Campground is a nice local campground, and hey, Hunter Creek is a good local stream. And if that's not enough, there's heaps more to do near Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail. A tour to Sycamore Spring will fill your spirit with nice feelings.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.2854, Longitude -111.0685
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.2476, Longitude -110.9667
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 15.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 15.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1293 feet
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14 miles away
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Super 8 Motel Payson, Payson
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Outdoors Recreation Near Payson, Arizona
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Payson, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
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20 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express PAYSON, Payson
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20 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail. |
| | Trails Near Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail:
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Horton Creek Trail, Gila
County
, 6 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 722 feet elevation difference |
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Hells Gate Trail, Gila
County
, 7 miles away, 9.5 hiking miles, 2084 feet elevation difference |
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Highline Trail, Gila
County
, 10 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 2002 feet elevation difference |
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Myrtle Trail, Gila
County
, 13 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 1565 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail:
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Tonto Creek, Gila County
County
, 25 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) |
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Chevelon Creek, Coconino/ Navajo County
County
, 30 miles away, Class -blank- - 75 miles long (Woods Canyon Lake to Little Colorado River) |
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| | Hotels Near Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail:
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Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel Payson, Payson
, 19 miles away |
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
, 20 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express PAYSON, Payson
, 20 miles away |
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Days Inn and Suites Payson, Payson
, 20 miles away |
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