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| | Backcountry backpacking here in Arizona never gets boring. Every backcountry trail in Arizona is well worth a backcountry hike. Wilderness hiking trails for backcountry backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over Arizona; one of them being Del Shay Trail in Gila County. Summer at Del Shay Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 90's with nighttime lows in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are commonly in the 50's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Del Shay Trail temperatures sink to the 20's. Don’t forget to check for |
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any current restrictions or closures before you go. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Del Shay Trail in Gila County, Arizona is a wonderful selection. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions
| | and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Del Shay Trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the great outdoors hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. With its 9.4 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer walk. The number of backpacking and hiking trails in this neighborhood is not very high. Del Shay Trail is a very long wilderness hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an outstanding backpacking and hiking trail for experienced | |
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backcountry hikers in good shape. This is a long wilderness hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry hiking it in and back out. The total elevation difference for Del Shay Trail is 2,132 feet, and that is
about average. Backcountry trekking here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains is a really fine way to spend quality time in the outdoors. You should count on this backcountry trek taking about 8.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This part of Arizona
is always a diversion to visit during backpacking season. A long tour parts Payson from Del Shay Trail, but it is one of many glorious backpacking trails in this neighborhood. Del Shay Trail gets very little rainfall; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest
month is June.
Briefly about the general area:
A short journey to Felton Spring is always worthwhile, and a visit to Del Shay Basin revitalizes the soul. Man, is there heaps of enjoyable things to do in the vicinity of Del Shay Trail. Camping is available at Punkin Center
Trailer Corral, and don't forget to take a nice little trip to Del Shay Creek.
Paddling on Tonto Creek is so much fun; everyone loves Turkey Flat. If you want a perfect time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Rock Horse Spring is an inspiring
place to visit while you're here, and if you came for an overnight stay Sleepy Hallow RV Park is a glorious place to camp. These mountains rock, just check out all the exciting things to do in the Mogollon Rim Mountains.
Near Del Shay Trail you come across glorious locations like Alkali Canyon, and it's a perfect idea to take a look at Rye Creek.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 34.0317, Longitude -111.2886
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 9.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2132 feet
Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
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8 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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14 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 Del Shay 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 Del Shay Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Del Shay Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Del Shay Trail. |
| | Trails Near Del Shay Trail:
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Old Mail Trail, Gila
County
, 4 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 2203 feet elevation difference |
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Shake Tree Trail, Gila
County
, 14 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 2355 feet elevation difference |
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Boulder Creek Trail, Maricopa
County
, 15 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 1533 feet elevation difference |
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| | National Parks Near Del Shay Trail:
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 28 miles away |
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ
, 52 miles away |
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Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ
, 52 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Del Shay Trail:
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Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
, 8 miles away |
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Paysonglo Lodge, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn - Payson, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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Days Inn and Suites Payson, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel Payson, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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