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| | Wilderness hiking trails for backcountry hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Arizona, and Mazatzal Divide in Yavapai County is one of them. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the outdoors a bit, and Mazatzal Divide in Yavapai County, Arizona is a fine place for getting out. Rather far from Payson you discover Mazatzal Divide, but great outdoors hiking trails like these are tremendous. Now, this is roughly a 8-day backcountry walk, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This is a backpacking and hiking trail |
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that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Arizona has so much to offer the great outdoors lovers. Not much rain falls here at Mazatzal Divide; most of the rain falls during August, and June meanwhile is the driest month. Sometimes this backpacking and hiking
| | trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Mazatzal Divide is a very long backpacking and hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a magnificent wilderness trail for experienced backcountry hikers in fine shape. Some parts of this great outdoors hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Every hiking trail in Arizona has something unique to offer. The | |
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backpacking and hiking trails of the Mogollon Rim Mountains are a very perfect way to see these mountains. If you happen to be in Arizona, why not go backcountry hiking, it never gets boring. This backcountry trail has a total elevation difference of 4,287 feet which is higher
than average. There are so many wilderness trails in this neighborhood. This backcountry trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Summertime at Mazatzal Divide arrives with
high temperatures in the 100's while night lows are regularly in the 60's. Highs through the winter are regularly in the 50's, and night lows at Mazatzal Divide through the winter regularly descend into the 30's. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before
you go. Mazatzal Divide is 52.6 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry walk.
Briefly about the general area: Cypress Thicket is a perfect forest vicinity right next door to Mazatzal Divide, and Oxbow Estates RV Park is a splendid campground nearby. You truly
should have a thing about the Mogollon Rim Mountains. While you're here at Mazatzal Divide it's a wonderful idea to visit The Park; why not have a look at nearby Center Creek while you're here at Mazatzal Divide. These mountains rock, just look at all the cool things to do
in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Get dripping wet paddling on East Verde River, and do set aside some time for Maverick Basin if you're here at Mazatzal Divide. Brody Seep is a wonderful place to have a look at while you're at Mazatzal Divide, and you can stay the night at Kool Oaks
Trailer Park. Now, you may think that's a heap but there's even more amusing stuff to do here at Mazatzal Divide. If you're here, you might as well explore Hells Hole, and Chilson Spring is always fun to check out. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Tonto Creek; don't forget to take a good little trip to North Fork Deadman Creek. Taking a little journey to nearby Cat Bay is a perfect idea.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 33.9991, Longitude -111.4753 - - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.2164, Longitude -111.4623 - - Directions and Road Map

Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 26.3 miles Total climbing distance = 10.1 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 26.3 miles Total climbing distance = 14.6 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 52.6 miles Total climbing distance = 24.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
8 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 52.6 miles Total climbing distance = 24.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
8 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4287 feet

Paysonglo Lodge, Payson
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14 miles away
Nestled among the majestic mountains of the Mogollon Rim lies a unique and serene Payson Arizona hotel: Paysonglo Lodge. The perfect spot for a Payson AZ hotel getaway. Here in Payson we offer more...
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Days Inn And Suites Of Payson, Payson
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14 miles away
Welcome to the Days Inn & Suites of Payson. When you are visiting Payson next, take refuge in this comfortable interior hotel. Experience the difference and we are sure you will make it your home aw...
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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 Mazatzal Divide. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Mazatzal Divide, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Yavapai County, Arizona

Local climate location: CHILDS 8 miles away

           
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Pine Victorian Inn, Payson
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14 miles away
We are a Pine Arizona bed and breakfast inn located near the town of Payson and are just minutes from Strawberry AZ. Located just three miles from the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and a few miles ...
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Holiday Inn Express Payson, Az, Payson
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14 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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| These outdoors activities are available near Mazatzal Divide. |
| | Trails Near Mazatzal Divide:
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Barnhardt Trail, Gila
County
, 2 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 2143 feet elevation difference |
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North Peak Trail, Gila
County
, 4 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 2380 feet elevation difference |
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Shake Tree Trail, Gila
County
, 4 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 2355 feet elevation difference |
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Club Ranch Trail, Yavapai
County
, 4 miles away, 25 hiking miles, 3154 feet elevation difference |
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Willow Spring Trail, Yavapai
County
, 5 miles away, 34.2 hiking miles, 5105 feet elevation difference |
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Table Mountain Trail, Yavapai
County
, 6 miles away, 27.2 hiking miles, 3116 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Mazatzal Divide:
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East Verde River, Gila County
County
, 11 miles away, Class V+ - 34 miles long (US Route 87 to Verde River confluence) |
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Tonto Creek, Gila County
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) |
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Verde River, Yavapai / Maricopa County
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir) |
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Verde River, Yavapai County
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Childs to Horseshoe Reservoir) |
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Verde River, Yavapai County
County
, 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Beasley Flat to Gap Creek) |
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| | National Parks Near Mazatzal Divide:
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ
, 36 miles away |
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 44 miles away |
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge - AZ
, 65 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Mazatzal Divide:
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Paysonglo Lodge, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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Days Inn And Suites Of Payson, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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Pine Victorian Inn, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Payson, Az, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
, 15 miles away |
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