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| | Arizona is a brilliant place for backcountry hikers. Every hiking and backpacking trail in Arizona is well worth a trek. Hiking trails for backcountry hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Arizona; Horton Creek Trail in Gila County is one of them. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Now, this is roughly a 2.5-day backcountry trek, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a |
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camp fire. The trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. Horton Creek Trail is a two ended backpacking and hiking trail with two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you
| | can arrange for a ride back. If you happen to be in Arizona, why not go backcountry hiking, it is a perfect idea. This backcountry hiking trail is a backcountry hiking trail of fine length having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backcountry trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a wonderful challenge. Horton Creek Trail gets a typical amount of yearly rain; through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and June meanwhile is the driest month. Trekking here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains is a | |
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very fine way to see these highlands. This is a neighborhood covered with lots of backcountry trails. Horton Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 722 feet, and that is lower than average. We all need to get out in the outdoors once in a while, and if you happen to be
in Gila County of Arizona, Horton Creek Trail is a nice local trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. This is a backcountry trail that is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Pretty far from Payson you find Horton Creek Trail, but you always have a nice time
when you're backcountry hiking along it. Being 17.6 miles long; it's considered a longer trek. Throughout the summer months at Horton Creek Trail highs are usually in the 90's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are
frequently in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Horton Creek Trail.
Briefly about the general area:
Be careful coming to the Mogollon Rim Mountains, you might not ever want to return home again. Yeah, come up here to the Mogollon Rim Mountains
for a wonderful time. Horton Spring is an inspiring spot to have a look at during your stay, and places like Beaver Park are great to check out.
Paddling on Tonto Creek is so much fun, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Tonto Spring. Visit Dick Williams Creek
while you're here at Horton Creek Trail; Bear Flat is a wonderful site to check out. Yeah, come here to Horton Creek Trail for a wonderful time. A magnificent place to pop by near Horton Creek Trail is Big Canyon, and camping at Knoll Lake Campground is always a splendid experience.
Don't forget to take a brilliant little trip to Horton Creek, and if you came to camp Horton Campground is a magnificent place to do that.
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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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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, 2008 to May 1, 2009** This full-service Payson, Arizona hotel offers a variety of amenities, a deluxe continental b...
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Holiday Inn Express Payson, Az, Payson
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18 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 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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Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
, 15 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel, Payson
, 17 miles away |
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
, 18 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Payson, Az, Payson
, 18 miles away |
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Pine Victorian Inn, Payson
, 18 miles away |
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