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| | There are plenty of great outdoors trails in Arizona; each one of them is worth backcountry trekking. There are great outdoors trails all over Arizona; one of those is Hells Gate Trail in Gila County. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Hells Gate Trail in Gila County, Arizona is a really wonderful location to spend some time. This trek should take you about 3 days, so it's a magnificent thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. When you're here in Arizona backcountry trekking along one of its great outdoors trails never gets boring. |
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This hiking trail has two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Throughout the warm days of summer highs here at Hells Gate Trail reach the 90's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are
| | in the 50's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Hells Gate Trail plunge into the 20's. Some parts of Hells Gate Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry trail, and that means that some parts of the backcountry trail could be very different from other parts of it. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. Hells Gate Trail is situated a relatively lengthy | |
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drive from Payson, but backpacking it is wonderful pleasure any time. Wilderness trails like this one here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains are the best way to enjoy these mountains. As long as you like the great outdoors you will like Arizona. Hells Gate Trail is a perfect spot of
common rain; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and June meanwhile is the driest month. Hells Gate Trail is a backpacking trail of fine length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a fine great outdoors trail
for experienced backcountry hikers in delightful shape. With its 19 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many backcountry trails. This is a long wilderness hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. There are so many great outdoors trails in this neighborhood.
The total elevation difference for Hells Gate Trail is 2,084 feet which is about average.
Briefly about the general area:
Some close by water includes Horton Creek; a tour to Wildcat Spring will fill your spirit with perfect feelings. Whohoo, so many fun things in one
place! The Mogollon Rim Mountains rocks! Hells Gate Trail is a tremendous site to visit for more than one day, Bear Flat Campground is a tremendous site to camp nearby; float down the rapids of Tonto Creek in a kayak.
Haigler Creek is right next door to Hells Gate Trail and
is always a bliss to have a look at, and if you come at the right time of year, East Verde River offers some nice whitewater. You just can't picture the amount of outdoors exciting stuff the Mogollon Rim Mountains has to offer. It's always good to go to Mud Spring. Derrick Pocket
is a scenic location any time of year, and Little Green Valley is a wonderful spot to check out.
That right there is a heap already, but it keeps on going; Hells Gate Trail has it all. Bear Flat is a fine place to stretch your legs a bit, and Star Vale is a perfect local campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.2804, Longitude -111.1337
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.1822, Longitude -111.0972
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 19 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 19 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
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Total elevation difference: 2084 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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Super 8 Motel Payson, Payson
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12 miles away
The Super 8 is centrally located in Payson to enjoy local attractions like Christopher Creek. Free High Speed Internet Access Free Local Calls Outdoor Whirlpool/Hot Tub Outdoor Pool and Heated Spa Ext...
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User input for Hells Gate 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 Hells Gate Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Hells Gate Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
Local climate location: PAYSON 8 miles away
        
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
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13 miles away
Spa closed for the season. Sorry for the inconvenience. This full-service Payson, Arizona hotel offers a variety of amenities, a deluxe continental breakfast and is close to local shopping, museums,...
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Holiday Inn Express PAYSON, Payson
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13 miles away
Payson is nestled among the Ponderosa pines and clean air of the Mogollon Rim. The Tonto Natural Bridge, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and boating areas are a short drive away. The Holiday Inn Exp...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Hells Gate Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Hells Gate Trail. |
| | Trails Near Hells Gate Trail:
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Highline Trail, Gila
County
, 6 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 2002 feet elevation difference |
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Horton Creek Trail, Gila
County
, 6 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 722 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail, Gila
County
, 7 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 1293 feet elevation difference |
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Myrtle Trail, Gila
County
, 8 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 1565 feet elevation difference |
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Old Mail Trail, Gila
County
, 13 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 2203 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Hells Gate Trail:
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Tonto Creek, Gila County
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) |
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East Verde River, Gila County
County
, 26 miles away, Class V+ - 34 miles long (US Route 87 to Verde River confluence) |
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Chevelon Creek, Coconino/ Navajo County
County
, 36 miles away, Class -blank- - 75 miles long (Woods Canyon Lake to Little Colorado River) |
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Verde River, Yavapai County
County
, 39 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Childs to Horseshoe Reservoir) |
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| | National Parks Near Hells Gate Trail:
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 38 miles away |
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ
, 51 miles away |
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Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ
, 51 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Hells Gate Trail:
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Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
, 8 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel Payson, Payson
, 12 miles away |
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express PAYSON, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Days Inn and Suites Payson, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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