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| | Closures Due to Rim Fire on the Tonto National Forest in Payson, Ariz. August 3rd, 2009 by NAZ Today Staff
Payson, Ariz (Aug. 3, 2009) The lightning-caused Rim fire, on the Payson Ranger District east of Washington Park, 13 miles NE of Payson, Ariz. , began on July 20. The fire is being managed under a modified suppression strategy due to concerns about steep topography and firefighter safety. Fire managers are using existing roads, trails, and topgraphic features to contain the fire. Recent rains have moderated fire intensity, creating burning |
conditions which will achieve resource benefit objectives.
The fire was active yesterday due to increased temperatures, moving to the southwest and reaching the Highline Trail. A successful burn-out was conducted last night along a ridge on the eastern boundary.
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| | area encompassed by the following trail boundaries (including the trails themselves) is closed to support firefighting operations and provide for public safety until further notice: On the west side, from the top of Rim Trail 290 (Col. Devin Trail) and Trail 390 (Railroad Tunnel Trail) down to the Washington Park Trailhead. Closures on the south side are from Trail 31 (Highline Trail) at the Washington Park Trailhead east to Trail 30 (Myrtle Trail). Closures on the east side are Trail 30 (Myrtle Trail) from the top of the Rim south to the intersection | |
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of Trail 31 (Highline Trail).
Residents and visitors can expect to see moderate to heavy amounts of smoke for the next four to five days. Smoke will limit visibility on Control Road 64 and FR 300, but both roads remain open. Smoke during the day is moving to the northeast
and is moderate to heavy. Diurnal air flow is moving smoke in the evening hours into the communities of Washington Park, Verde Glen, Rim Trail, and Whispering Pines.
Currently 158 personnel - (3 Hotshot crews and two Type 2 crews), five engines, one Helicopter, and one air
attack plane are being used to control and manage the rim fire. Says Dusty Trails
It's a lengthy journey from Payson to Myrtle Trail, but it sure is a a nice hiking trail. When you're here in Arizona backcountry trekking along one of its great outdoors hiking trails is
so much fun. Can’t wait to get out in the wilderness, Myrtle Trail in Gila County, Arizona is the wilderness at its best. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Myrtle Trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can
backcountry walk it just one way. Each one of the many great outdoors hiking trails of Arizona is worth backcountry trekking. The amount of rain that falls at Myrtle Trail is next to the national average; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain while June
is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 1,565 feet, and that is about average. This is just one of a large number of backpacking trails in this vicinity. You should count on this trek taking about 4.5 hours, but
you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. All through the long summer days highs here at Myrtle Trail get into the
90's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 50's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Myrtle Trail. Myrtle Trail is a mid-length wilderness trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an excellent
backpacking trail for the average person looking for an excellent adventure. Arizona has so much to offer the fresh air lovers. Being 5.4 miles long it's a mid length trek. The beautiful wilderness trails of the Mogollon Rim Mountains are the best way to enjoy these mountains.
There are great outdoors hiking trails all over Arizona, and one of those is Myrtle Trail in Gila County. This is not a very long great outdoors trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Myrtle Trail goes through some very different
elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.
Briefly about the general area:
Put some time aside to spend at Turkey Spring while you're here at Myrtle Trail, and Myrtle Trail is wonderful enough to spend more than a day
at, Knoll Lake Campground is a wonderful local campground. A nice place to have a look at next to Myrtle Trail is Hells Gate Canyon. Man, is there plenty of amusing things to do in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Barbershop Spring is a great local attraction; a great site to camp here at Myrtle Trail is Horton Campground.
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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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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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Super 8 Motel Payson, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
, 13 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express PAYSON, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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Days Inn and Suites Payson, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn - Payson, Payson
, 14 miles away |
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