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back. Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and Mazatzal Divide in Yavapai County, Arizona is a really magnificent location to spend some time. Arizona has lots of outdoors pursuits. Mazatzal Divide is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. With its 52.6
| | miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. Mazatzal Divide is generally a quite dried up site; August is the month that gets the most rain; June is the month with the least moisture. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 4,287 feet which is a higher than average number. This hiking trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail magnificent for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Through the warm days of summer highs here at Mazatzal Divide get into the | |
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100's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. All through the winter highs are regularly in the 50's while Mazatzal Divide overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 30's. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this region. 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. Different parts of Mazatzal Divide are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different
elevations. Trekking here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains is the best way to enjoy these summits. Now, this is roughly a 8-day trek, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.
Briefly about the general area:
These mountains rock, just check out all the exciting
things to do in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Mazatzal Divide is glorious enough to spend more than a day at, Kool Oaks Trailer Park is a glorious local campground, and a short journey to Brody Seep is always worthwhile. Now, you may assume that's heaps but there's even more enjoyable
stuff to do here at Mazatzal Divide. Whitewater paddling is great on East Verde River, and a journey to Cat Bay is always a good idea.
If you came to camp Oxbow Estates RV Park is a nice site to do that, and a splendid place close by is Hells Hole. Some nearby water includes
Center Creek, and there's a fine forest called Cypress Thicket. You completely ought to love the Mogollon Rim Mountains. While you're here at Mazatzal Divide it's a great idea to stop by Maverick Basin, and get dripping wet paddling on Tonto Creek.
A pleasant tour to The Park
is a brilliant way to spend an afternoon. Chilson Spring is a striking site to stop at while you're at Mazatzal Divide, and North Fork Deadman Creek is next to Mazatzal Divide and is always a diversion to take a look at.
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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
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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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| 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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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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Majestic Mountain Inn, Payson
, 15 miles away |
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