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| | Hey, time for a backcountry hike don’t you think? Boulder Creek Trail in Maricopa County, Arizona is a magnificent place for getting out. Each trail in Arizona is gorgeous in its own way. Arizona is a good outdoors state. Boulder Creek Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Summertime highs at Boulder Creek Trail ordinarily tend to be in the 100's; the nighttime is a tad cooler of course, ordinarily in the 70's. Highs through the winter are ordinarily in the 60's; nighttime lows at Boulder Creek Trail through the winter ordinarily |
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drop into the 30's. Boulder Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,533 feet, and that is about average. Wilderness trails are good and plentiful in Arizona, and Boulder Creek Trail in Maricopa County is one of them. Boulder Creek Trail is frequently a quite arid place;
| | all through the month of December you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is June. This wilderness hiking trail is a mid length wilderness hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a wonderful hiking and backpacking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in wonderful shape. Trekking here in Arizona is a splendid idea. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. Boulder Creek Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently | |
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at different elevations. With its 9 miles of walking distance it's an average length trail. The time needed for this trek is roughly 8 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. There are so many hiking and backpacking trails in this region. This is
a two-ended backpacking trail with two trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. The pretty wilderness hiking trails of the Mogollon Rim Mountains are a very delightful way to see these mountains. At parts of the year this region sees very
little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Boulder Creek Trail is a backcountry trail relatively far from Payson, but you always have a magnificent time when you're hiking along it.
Briefly about
the general area:
But wait, there's more enjoyable stuff to do in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Verde River. Take a side tour to Boulder Creek, and Boulder Pass is nearby, and is a magnificent place.
Having a good time in the Mogollon Rim Mountains is simple. Crabtree Spring is an inspiring place to take a look at while you're here, and places like Little Pine Flat are fine to take a look at. Yep, outdoors entertaining stuff to do are truly abundant here at Boulder Creek Trail.
If you come at the right time of year, Tonto Creek offers some good whitewater, and a short trip to Bear Spring is always worthwhile. A forest near Boulder Creek Trail is Tonto National Forest, and Boulder Creek Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Jakes Corner RV
Park is a great local campground.
Camping at Tonto Creek Trail Adult RV Park is always a great experience, and Edwards Park is a striking location any time of year.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 33.8471, Longitude -111.442
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 33.8119, Longitude -111.385
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.5 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1533 feet
Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
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23 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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Paysonglo Lodge, Payson
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23 miles away
Nestled among the majestic mountains of the Mogollon Rim lies a unique and serene Payson Arizona hotel: Paysonglo Lodge. The perfect spot for a Payson AZ hotel getaway. Here in Payson we offer more...
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User input for Boulder Creek Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Maricopa 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 Boulder Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Boulder Creek Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Boulder Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Boulder Creek Trail:
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Pipeline Trail, Maricopa
County
, 4 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 2229 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Mountain Trail, Maricopa
County
, 4 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1829 feet elevation difference |
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Denton Trail, Gila
County
, 6 miles away, 4.9 hiking miles, 3521 feet elevation difference |
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Soldier Camp Trail, Maricopa
County
, 10 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 2657 feet elevation difference |
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Four Peaks Trail, Gila
County
, 10 miles away, 10.1 hiking miles, 3059 feet elevation difference |
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Baldy Trail, Gila
County
, 12 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 3403 feet elevation difference |
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Del Shay Trail, Gila
County
, 15 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 2132 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Boulder Creek Trail:
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Tonto Creek, Gila County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) |
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Verde River, Yavapai / Maricopa County
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir) |
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Verde River, Maricopa County
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Bartlett Reservoir to confluence with Salt River) |
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| | National Parks Near Boulder Creek Trail:
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 31 miles away |
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge - AZ
, 50 miles away |
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Hohokam Pima National Monument, Coolidge - AZ
, 50 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Boulder Creek Trail:
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Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
, 23 miles away |
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Paysonglo Lodge, Payson
, 23 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn - Payson, Payson
, 23 miles away |
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Days Inn and Suites Payson, Payson
, 24 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Payson, Payson
, 24 miles away |
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