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| | Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in nature a bit, and North Peak Trail in Gila County, Arizona is a really wonderful place to spend some time. Backpacking here in Arizona is an excellent way to spend some time. There are so many great backcountry trails for hiking in Arizona, and North Peak Trail in Gila County is one of them. North Peak Trail is to be found a quite long trip from Payson, but if you're looking for a glorious place to go backcountry backpacking, this is a glorious selection. Every Arizona backcountry trail is pretty |
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in its own way. The time needed for this trek is roughly 7.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. A visit to Arizona is not complete without some backcountry hiking. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty
| | of supplies. There is only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out trek. The total elevation difference for North Peak Trail is 2,380 feet which is an average number. For the period of the summertime at North Peak Trail highs are frequently in the 100's with overnight lows in the 60's. Through the winter this location gets highs in the 50's, and during the dark hours in the winter at North Peak Trail temperatures fall to the 30's. With its 8.2 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry hike. And keep in mind that there could be | |
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temporary safety restrictions in site. This is a region covered with lots of hiking trails. It is very arid here at North Peak Trail mostly; the month with most of the rain is August, and June is the month with the least moisture. Hiking here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains is a
really wonderful way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. The length of this great outdoors trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This great outdoors trail
goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the great outdoors trail. At parts of the year this region 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.
Briefly about the general area:
North Peak Trail is magnificent enough to spend more than a day at, Oxbow Estates RV Park is a magnificent local campground; you might also want to pay a visit to Hells Hole while you're here
at North Peak Trail. Whohoo, so many fun things in one place! North Peak Trail rocks! If you come at the right time of year, East Verde River offers some perfect whitewater, and a tremendous spot to camp here at North Peak Trail is Kool Oaks Trailer Park.
All year is a tremendous
time in the Mogollon Rim Mountains if you like the outdoors. There are some great whitewater spots on Tonto Creek, and you must absolutely dedicate some time to Simonton Flat if you're here at North Peak Trail. Mineral Spring is always fun to check out, and don't forget to take
a great little visit to Hill Creek. A short visit to Dennis Spring is always worthwhile, and it's a wonderful idea to take a look at Mineral Creek.
Don’t forget to explore The Park if you're here at North Peak Trail. So much cool stuff to do here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains,
too great to be true. A wooded vicinity in the vicinity of North Peak Trail is Cypress Thicket, and Montezuma Castle National Monument is a great national park.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 34.1775, Longitude -111.4481
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 8.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2380 feet
Paysonglo Lodge, Payson
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11 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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Americas Best Value Inn - Payson, Payson
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11 miles away
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn. Our hotel is strategically located in Payson, the largest community in Arizona Rim Country. Payson is also one of the fastest growing vacation centers in the ar...
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User input for North Peak 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 North Peak Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at North Peak Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
Local climate location: CHILDS 4 miles away
         
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Days Inn and Suites Payson, Payson
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11 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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Holiday Inn Express PAYSON, Payson
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11 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 North Peak Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near North Peak Trail. |
| | Trails Near North Peak Trail:
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Mazatzal Divide, Yavapai
County
, 4 miles away, 26.3 hiking miles, 4287 feet elevation difference |
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Barnhardt Trail, Gila
County
, 5 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 2143 feet elevation difference |
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Shake Tree Trail, Gila
County
, 6 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 2355 feet elevation difference |
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Willow Spring Trail, Yavapai
County
, 7 miles away, 34.2 hiking miles, 5105 feet elevation difference |
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Club Ranch Trail, Yavapai
County
, 8 miles away, 25 hiking miles, 3154 feet elevation difference |
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Table Mountain Trail, Yavapai
County
, 9 miles away, 27.2 hiking miles, 3116 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near North Peak Trail:
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East Verde River, Gila County
County
, 8 miles away, Class V+ - 34 miles long (US Route 87 to Verde River confluence) |
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Tonto Creek, Gila County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) |
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Verde River, Yavapai County
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Childs to Horseshoe Reservoir) |
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Verde River, Yavapai / Maricopa County
County
, 19 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir) |
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| | National Parks Near North Peak Trail:
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ
, 34 miles away |
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 45 miles away |
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ
, 62 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near North Peak Trail:
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Paysonglo Lodge, Payson
, 11 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn - Payson, Payson
, 11 miles away |
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Days Inn and Suites Payson, Payson
, 11 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express PAYSON, Payson
, 11 miles away |
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Best Western Payson Inn, Payson
, 12 miles away |
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