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| | Myrtle Trail is located a rather long drive from Payson, but It's always cool to hike here. When you're here in Arizona hiking along one of its backpacking and hiking trails is so much fun. Every backpacking and hiking trail in Arizona has something unique to offer. This great outdoors trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. At Myrtle Trail through the summertime highs are in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. |
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Highs during the winter are typically in the 50's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Myrtle Trail plunge into the 20's. With its 5.4 miles of walking distance it's an average length wilderness hiking trail. Myrtle Trail goes through some very different
| | elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Good backpacking and hiking trails in Arizona are in abundance; Myrtle Trail in Gila County is one of them. This is a two-ended backpacking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This is just one of a large number of great outdoors hiking trails in this neighborhood. Myrtle Trail is a nice spot of common rainfall; most of the rain falls during August while June | |
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is ordinarily the driest month. This backcountry trail is a mid length backcountry trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a tremendous great outdoors hiking trail for the average person looking for a tremendous adventure. You can't spend all your time
indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Myrtle Trail in Gila County, Arizona is just what you need. This backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 1,565 feet which is about average. Backcountry backpacking here in Arizona is a must. Please follow all local
rules about fires and camping. These backcountry trails here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains are a nice way to explore these summits. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 4.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Even though this
is not a very long great outdoors trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens.
Briefly about the general area:
This river is so good. Myrtle Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Horton Campground is a great local
campground. Barbershop Spring is a pleasant local attraction, and if you came to camp Knoll Lake Campground is a good spot to do that.
Man, is there a lot of amusing stuff to do in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Put some time aside to spend at Turkey Spring if you're here at Myrtle Trail, and close by you come across Hells Gate Canyon which is a great site to have a look at.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.4063, Longitude -111.1764
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.3974, Longitude -111.2005
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.7 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1565 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 Myrtle Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Myrtle Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
Local climate location: PAYSON 14 miles away
        
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| These outdoors activities are available near Myrtle Trail. |
| | Trails Near Myrtle Trail:
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Highline Trail, Gila
County
, 3 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 2002 feet elevation difference |
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Horton Creek Trail, Gila
County
, 7 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 722 feet elevation difference |
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Hells Gate Trail, Gila
County
, 8 miles away, 9.5 hiking miles, 2084 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail, Gila
County
, 13 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 1293 feet elevation difference |
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| | National Parks Near Myrtle Trail:
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 46 miles away |
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ
, 47 miles away |
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Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ
, 47 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Myrtle Trail:
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Wooden Nickel Cabins, Payson
, 12 miles away |
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Elk Haven Cabins, Payson
, 12 miles away |
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Comfort Inn, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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