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these mountaintops. Arizona is an outstanding spot for backcountry hikers. Some parts of this wilderness trail are much higher up than other parts of the wilderness trail, and that means that some parts of the wilderness trail could be very different from other parts of it. This
| | wilderness trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough great outdoors trail for advanced backcountry walkers looking for a fine challenge. The time needed for this trek is roughly 8.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Coon Spring Trail is a location that is relatively dehydrated typically; the month with most of the rain is December, and June meanwhile is the driest month. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions | |
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in spot. The total elevation difference for Coon Spring Trail is 2,692 feet, and that is higher than average. Quite far from Payson you run into Coon Spring Trail, but it is a really fine hiking and backpacking trail. Coon Spring Trail has two trailheads which means you have the
option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Sometimes this backcountry trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This is a backcountry trail
that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. With its 9.4 miles of walking distance; it's a long wilderness trail. Tremendous great outdoors hiking trails in Arizona are in abundance; one of them being Coon Spring Trail in Gila County. High temperatures at Coon
Spring Trail through the months of summer are in the 100's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's; throughout the dark hours in the winter at Coon Spring Trail temperatures descend to the 20's.
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about the general area:
Don't forget to take a great little trip to Oak Creek, and Coon Spring Trail is glorious enough to spend more than a day at, Roosevelt Partners is a glorious local campground. Any time is a glorious time at Coon Spring Trail if you love the outdoors.
A spree to Devils Chasm is always fun; Armor Corral Spring is a perfect local attraction.
A river like this is too good to miss. This is a popular place for folks from Payson. There's so much to do here at Coon Spring Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Rose Creek
Campground is a great place for that. You'll truly wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the cool things in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. In case you don’t have a problem getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Salt River; why not explore nearby South Fork
Parker Creek if you're here at Coon Spring Trail. Don't miss out on a trip to Tonto National Monument if you're here at Coon Spring Trail, and nearby you'll come across a wooded neighborhood called Sierra Ancha Experimental Forest.
If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Put some time aside to spend at Coon Creek Spring since you're here at Coon Spring Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 33.7648, Longitude -110.915
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 33.8104, Longitude -110.9255
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.7 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2692 feet
Travelodge Motel - Globe, Globe
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22 miles away
The Travelodge Globe is a Excellent Hotel offering Large Nicely Appointed Rooms all with a View of the Mountains. Guest enjoy High Speed Wireless Internet Access and Free Ultra Deluxe Continental Bre...
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Copper Hill Inn And Suites, Miami
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22 miles away
The Fabuolous Copper Hills Inn & Suites is the ONLY full service motel located in the heart of Globe/Miami area with facilities including Bar, Restaurant, Nightclub, Hair Dresser, and Game Room...
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User input for Coon Spring 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 Coon Spring Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Coon Spring Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Coon Spring Trail. |
| | Trails Near Coon Spring Trail:
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Rim-Moody Point Trail, Gila
County
, 3 miles away, 8.5 hiking miles, 4992 feet elevation difference |
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Boyer Trail One Hundred Fortyeight, Gila
County
, 9 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 425 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Coon Spring Trail:
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Salt River, Gila County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 19 miles long (Gleason Flats to Horseshoe Bend) |
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Salt River, Gila County
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 60 miles long (Route 60 to Roosevelt Reservoir) |
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| | National Parks Near Coon Spring Trail:
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 11 miles away |
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge - AZ
, 63 miles away |
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Hohokam Pima National Monument, Coolidge - AZ
, 63 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Coon Spring Trail:
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Roosevelt Lake Golf Club, Roosevelt
, 14 miles away |
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Pleasant Valley Inn, Young
, 19 miles away |
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Travelodge Motel - Globe, Globe
, 22 miles away |
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Copper Hill Inn And Suites, Miami
, 22 miles away |
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Belle Aire Motel, Globe
, 23 miles away |
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