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| | There are plenty of backpacking trails in Arizona; each one of them has its own character. While visiting this region in Arizona it's a magnificent idea to go backpacking too. Put on your backpacking shoes, and hit the great outdoors hiking trail, if you happen to be in Gila County of Arizona, Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail is a nice local great outdoors hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. This is a backcountry hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so do check |
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for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This is a two-ended hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This is one of many
| | backpacking trails in the surrounding area. An average amount of rain falls at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail; August is when you get the most rain here; June is the month with the least moisture. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 1,293 feet which is about average. Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backpacking trail good for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Going for a trek here in Arizona is always an exciting thing to do. Hiking and backpacking | |
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trails are great and plentiful in Arizona; Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail is one of them, and it's in Gila County. With its 15.4 miles of walking distance; it's a long trail. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail. Once the sun
is down it dips down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 50's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail dip into the 20's. There's not much difference in elevation along the trail, so you won’t have to
worry about different climate zones along your backcountry trek. This hike should take you about 2.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail is a great outdoors hiking trail pretty far from Payson, but It's always enjoyable
to backcountry walk here. Hiking and backpacking trails like this one here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains are a magnificent way to explore these highlands. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping.
Briefly about the general area:
And if that's not sufficient
there's a heap more entertaining stuff to do in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Camping is available at Horton Campground, and do put some time aside to spend at Sycamore Spring if you're here at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail. A tremendous place to camp here at Bear Flat Pleasant
Valley Trail is Bear Flat Campground; a spree to Cherry Spring will fill your soul with nice feelings.
Visit Sharp Creek while you're here at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail; See Canyon is beyond doubt a perfect site to stop at. Hunter Creek is a great place to take a look
at, and do set aside some time for Bear Flat since you're here at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail. And if that's not enough, there's a lot more to do near Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail. While you're here at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail it's a great idea to check out Hole-in-Ground.
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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
Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
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14 miles away
Located on the Banks of Tonto Creek in the largest Ponderosa Pine Forest in the world, Kohl*s Ranch Lodge is historically famous for its western hospitality. The Lodge is near the Mogollon Rim in the ...
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Super 8 Motel, Payson
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19 miles away
The Super 8 is centrally located in Payson to enjoy local attractions like Christopher Creek. Free High Speed Internet Access Free Local Calls Outdoor Whirlpool/Hot Tub Outdoor Pool and Heated Spa Ext...
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User input for Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona:
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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Current weather conditions at Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
Local climate location: PAYSON 13 miles away
        
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
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20 miles away
**Hotel Pool and Hot Tub will be closed for the Winter season beginning November 1, 2008 to May 1, 2009** This full-service Payson, Arizona hotel offers a variety of amenities, a deluxe continental b...
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Holiday Inn Express Payson, Az, Payson
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20 miles away
Payson is nestled among the Ponderosa pines and clean air of the Mogollon Rim. The Tonto Natural Bridge, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and boating areas are a short drive away. The Holiday Inn Exp...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
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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
, 19 miles away |
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
, 20 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Payson, Az, Payson
, 20 miles away |
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Pine Victorian Inn, Payson
, 20 miles away |
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