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| | There are numerous hiking and backpacking trails in Arizona, and each one has its own unique beauty. When you're here in Arizona trekking along one of its hiking and backpacking trails is something that is always fun to do. Arizona has plenty of delightful hiking and backpacking trails, and one of these is Denton Trail in Gila County. Hey, time for a walk don’t you think? Denton Trail in Gila County, Arizona is just the place. It is very arid here at Denton Trail mostly; the wettest month of the year is mostly December, that's the one that rains the most, |
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and June is when it's the driest. All through the summertime at Denton Trail highs are commonly in the 100's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 70's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 60's, and nighttime lows throughout the winter for Denton
| | Trail tend to be in the 30's. At parts of the year this neighborhood 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. This backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 3,521 feet which is a higher than average number. Hiking trails like this one here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains are a magnificent way to explore these mountains. Being 9.8 miles long; it's longer than many hiking and backpacking trails. Different parts of Denton Trail are at very different elevations, | |
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so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Arizona has so much to offer nature lovers. Denton Trail is a long trip away from Payson, but it's one of those places where backcountry hiking is pleasant. This is an area covered with lots of hiking
and backpacking trails. This backpacking trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is a hiking and backpacking trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty
of supplies. 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. Denton Trail is a great outdoors trail of perfect length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking
and backpacking trail brilliant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure.
Briefly about the general area: You truly should like the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Sycamore Creek flows through this neighborhood, and Denton Trail is a magnificent place to visit for more
than one day, Tonto Creek Trail Adult RV Park is a magnificent place to camp nearby. If only every site had this much outdoors fun stuff, what a great world it would be. A great site to check out in the vicinity of Denton Trail is Walnut Canyon; the beauty of mother nature reveals
herself at Denton Trough Spring. Float down the rapids of Tonto Creek in a kayak; Jakes Corner RV Park is a tremendous campground nearby. A quick visit to Oak Creek in close proximity to Denton Trail is a great idea; Bull Basin is a fine place here at Denton Trail. Man, is
there heaps of fun stuff to do in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. A spree to Buck Basin Spring will fill your spirit with fine feelings, and Buck Basin is right here at Denton Trail.
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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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Carefree Resort and Villas, Carefree
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23 miles away
A Western-themed boutique resort, Carefree Resort & Villas offers luxury guestroom accommodations, villas and vacation rentals in a premier Arizona golf resort destination. Our Destination Activities...
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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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Carefree Resort and Villas, Carefree
, 23 miles away |
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Paysonglo Lodge, Payson
, 25 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn - Payson, Payson
, 25 miles away |
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Days Inn and Suites Payson, Payson
, 26 miles away |
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