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| | We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and Denton Trail in Gila County, Arizona is an outstanding location for getting out. There are numerous backcountry trails in Arizona, and each one is worth backcountry trekking. Denton Trail is a long drive away from Payson, but it's one of those locations where backcountry hiking is nice. For the period of the days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 100's at Denton Trail. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 70's. The wintertime brings highs down to |
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the 60's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Denton Trail fall into the 30's. It is very dried out here at Denton Trail ordinarily; all through the month of December you get the most rain around here; June on the other hand is the driest. Backcountry
| | trails like this one here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains are the best way to enjoy these mountains. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is just one of a large number of hiking and backpacking trails in this neighborhood. The time needed for this walk is roughly 8.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This is a two-ended wilderness trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. With its 9.8 miles of | |
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walking distance; it's a long hiking and backpacking trail. Backcountry trails are nice and plentiful in Arizona; one of them being Denton Trail in Gila County. Denton Trail is a great outdoors trail of splendid length having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a brilliant
hiking and backpacking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in great shape. Backpacking in Arizona is a good idea. This is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. No chance of getting bored in Arizona if you like the great outdoors. Denton
Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,521 feet which is a higher than average number. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Different parts
of Denton Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking and backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it.
Briefly about the general area:
If only every place had this much outdoors fun things, what a great globe
it would be. You can run the rapids of Tonto Creek right next door to Denton Trail, and camping at Tonto Creek Trail Adult RV Park is always a pleasant experience. You ought to absolutely dedicate some time to Buck Basin if you're here at Denton Trail, and a short trip to Buck
Basin Spring is always worthwhile.
Walnut Canyon is a fine spot to take a look at near Denton Trail, and Denton Trough Spring is a picturesque place to check out while you're at Denton Trail. You completely should have a thing about the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Do set aside
some time for Bull Basin while you're here at Denton Trail, and there's some flowing water close by, Sycamore Creek is a stream you can pop by during your stay. Denton Trail is pleasant enough to spend more than a day at, Jakes Corner RV Park is a pleasant local campground, and as expected Oak Creek flows through this vicinity.
Man, is there lots of cool stuff to do in the Mogollon Rim Mountains.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 33.795, Longitude -111.322
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 33.7597, Longitude -111.3626
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.9 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 = 9.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3521 feet
Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
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22 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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25 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 Denton 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 Denton Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Denton Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
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| | Trails Near Denton Trail:
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Pine Mountain Trail, Maricopa
County
, 4 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1829 feet elevation difference |
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Four Peaks Trail, Gila
County
, 5 miles away, 10.1 hiking miles, 3059 feet elevation difference |
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Boulder Creek Trail, Maricopa
County
, 6 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 1533 feet elevation difference |
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Baldy Trail, Gila
County
, 7 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 3403 feet elevation difference |
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Soldier Camp Trail, Maricopa
County
, 7 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 2657 feet elevation difference |
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Pipeline Trail, Maricopa
County
, 8 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 2229 feet elevation difference |
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Alder Trail, Maricopa
County
, 9 miles away, 26.2 hiking miles, 4382 feet elevation difference |
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| | National Parks Near Denton Trail:
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 25 miles away |
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge - AZ
, 49 miles away |
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Hohokam Pima National Monument, Coolidge - AZ
, 49 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Denton Trail:
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Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
, 22 miles away |
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Paysonglo Lodge, Payson
, 25 miles away |
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Days Inn And Suites Of Payson, Payson
, 26 miles away |
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Pine Victorian Inn, Payson
, 26 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Payson, Az, Payson
, 26 miles away |
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26 miles away
