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| | Backpacking here in Arizona is a tremendous way to spend some time. In Arizona you never run out of outdoors fun. Can’t wait to get out in the great outdoors, Horton Creek Trail in Gila County, Arizona is a glorious location to go. This trek should take you about 2.5 days, so it's a nice thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Horton Creek Trail is 17.6 miles long; it's considered a longer walk. Now this great outdoors trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Every Arizona backcountry hiking trail is well worth a |
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hike. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Sometimes this great outdoors trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. From a precipitation point
| | of view Horton Creek Trail is a quite normal site; the month with most of the rain is August, and June is when it's the driest. For the duration of the warm days of summer here at Horton Creek Trail, high temperatures regularly reach the 90's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's; nighttime lows during the winter for Horton Creek Trail tend to be in the 20's. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 722 feet, and that is lower than average. The lovely backpacking and hiking trails | |
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of the Mogollon Rim Mountains are a nice way to explore these summits. Horton Creek Trail is a two ended backcountry hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. There's not much difference in elevation along
Horton Creek Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your walk. Quite far from Payson you encounter Horton Creek Trail, but it is an amusing location to backcountry trek. There are backcountry hiking trails all over Arizona, and one of these is Horton
Creek Trail in Gila County. This backpacking and hiking trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a great backpacking and hiking trail for experienced hikers in fine shape. This is just one of a large number of backpacking and hiking trails
in this vicinity.
Briefly about the general area:
Lots of fun awaits you along this river. It's always brilliant to explore Tonto Spring, and you ought to beyond doubt dedicate some time to Bear Flat if you're here at Horton Creek Trail. A great place to camp here at
Horton Creek Trail is Horton Campground, and don't leave Horton Creek Trail without first paying a visit to Horton Spring.
So many amusing things to do here at Horton Creek Trail, too magnificent to be true. You might want to pay a visit to Big Canyon while you're here at
Horton Creek Trail, and let's not forget Horton Creek which is a stream that you may stumble upon during your stay. Yeah, come up here to the Mogollon Rim Mountains for a delightful time. Don’t forget to stop by Beaver Park since you're here at Horton Creek Trail, and naturally
Dick Williams Creek flows through this vicinity. Camping is available at Knoll Lake Campground, and Tonto Creek has a delightful whitewater paddling spot close by.
Be careful coming to the Mogollon Rim Mountains, you might not ever wanna go back home again.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.3761, Longitude -111.1003
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.3346, Longitude -111.0147
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 17.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 17.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
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Total elevation difference: 722 feet
Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
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15 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
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17 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 Horton Creek 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 Horton Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Horton Creek Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
Local climate location: PAYSON 14 miles away
        
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Majestic Mountain Inn, Payson
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17 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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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
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18 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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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Horton Creek Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Horton Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Horton Creek Trail:
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Highline Trail, Gila
County
, 5 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 2002 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail, Gila
County
, 6 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 1293 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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Myrtle Trail, Gila
County
, 7 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 1565 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Horton Creek Trail:
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Tonto Creek, Gila County
County
, 26 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) |
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Chevelon Creek, Coconino/ Navajo County
County
, 29 miles away, Class -blank- - 75 miles long (Woods Canyon Lake to Little Colorado River) |
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East Verde River, Gila County
County
, 30 miles away, Class V+ - 34 miles long (US Route 87 to Verde River confluence) |
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| | National Parks Near Horton Creek Trail:
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 42 miles away |
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ
, 54 miles away |
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Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ
, 54 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Horton Creek Trail:
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Wooden Nickel Cabins, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Elk Haven Cabins, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
, 15 miles away |
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Comfort Inn, Payson
, 17 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel, Payson
, 17 miles away |
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