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| | No chance of getting bored in Arizona if you like the wilderness. Every wilderness trail in Arizona has its own character. There are so many nice wilderness trails for trekking in Arizona, and Highline Trail in Gila County is one of them. At parts of the year this vicinity 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. At Highline Trail during the days of summer highs are in the 90's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The |
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winter brings highs down to the 50's while Highline Trail night low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's. Highline Trail gets a normal amount of rain; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and June meanwhile is the driest month. Some parts
| | of Highline Trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the great outdoors trail. Highline Trail is 13.8 miles long; it's longer than many great outdoors trails. When was the last time you got out in the wilderness a bit? Highline Trail in Gila County, Arizona is just what you need. Here in Arizona trekking is the nice thing to do. Highline Trail is a two ended backpacking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, | |
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you can backcountry walk it just one way. Of course, this is an overnight walk, 2 days normally, so it's an excellent thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Highline Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,002 feet which is about average. And keep in mind that
there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. This is one of many great outdoors trails in the surrounding vicinity. The great outdoors hiking trails of the Mogollon Rim Mountains are a very wonderful way to see these mountains. Highline Trail is quite long, so make
sure you bring plenty of supplies. This great outdoors hiking trail is a great outdoors hiking trail of wonderful length having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a tremendous great outdoors trail for experienced backcountry walkers in good shape. Highline Trail is
a backpacking and hiking trail relatively far from Payson, but many people like to backcountry hike here to be close to the wilderness.
Briefly about the general area:
Camping is available at Knoll Lake Campground, and East Leonard Canyon Creek is one of the streams
close by that might be worth checking out. Having a great time in the Mogollon Rim Mountains is uncomplicated. Turkey Spring is always fun to check out; there's some flowing water close by, Lewis Creek is a stream you can visit while here.
Camping at Horton Campground is always a nice experience. Upper Buck Spring is a perfect local attraction; a magnificent place close by is Jim Roberts Draw.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.3745, Longitude -111.1089
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.4059, Longitude -111.1766
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 13.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 13.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2002 feet
Super 8 Motel, Payson
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13 miles away
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Majestic Mountain Inn, Payson
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13 miles away
The unique Majestic Mountain Inn is nestled in the tall Ponderosa Pines of Payson in the heart of Arizonas Rim Country. Guests will enjoy the clean, crisp air and relaxing environment while staying in...
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User input for Highline 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 Highline Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Highline Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
Local climate location: PAYSON 13 miles away
        
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
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13 miles away
**Hotel Pool and Hot Tub will be closed for the Winter season beginning November 1, 2007 to May 1, 2008** This full-service Payson, Arizona hotel offers a variety of amenities, a deluxe continental b...
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Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
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13 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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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Highline Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Highline Trail. |
| | Trails Near Highline Trail:
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Myrtle Trail, Gila
County
, 3 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 1565 feet elevation difference |
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Horton Creek Trail, Gila
County
, 5 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 722 feet elevation difference |
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Hells Gate Trail, Gila
County
, 6 miles away, 9.5 hiking miles, 2084 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail, Gila
County
, 10 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 1293 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Highline Trail:
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Tonto Creek, Gila County
County
, 24 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) |
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East Verde River, Gila County
County
, 25 miles away, Class V+ - 34 miles long (US Route 87 to Verde River confluence) |
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| | National Parks Near Highline Trail:
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 44 miles away |
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ
, 49 miles away |
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Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ
, 49 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Highline Trail:
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Super 8 Motel, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Majestic Mountain Inn, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Payson, Az, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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