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| | Arizona has lots of outdoors pursuits. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the fresh air a bit, and Old Mail Trail in Gila County, Arizona is such a magnificent place. Each one of the many hiking and backpacking trails of Arizona has something unique to offer. Sometimes this wilderness trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Old Mail Trail is a one trailhead great outdoors trail, so you'll be trekking |
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it in and back out. Old Mail Trail is pretty arid regularly; throughout August this vicinity sees the most rain while June is regularly the driest month. Different parts of Old Mail Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at
| | different elevations. For the duration of the months of summer at Old Mail Trail temperatures are typically in the 90's, and the nighttime is quite colder of course, regularly in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 50's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Old Mail Trail temperatures plunge to the 20's. There are not too many hiking and backpacking trails in this vicinity. You should count on this trek taking about 8.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. | |
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Great outdoors trails for backcountry backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over Arizona; Old Mail Trail is one of them, and it's in Gila County. This backcountry hiking trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a splendid hiking
and backpacking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in glorious shape. This is a long wilderness trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. If you happen to be in Arizona, why not go backcountry backpacking, it never gets boring. Old Mail Trail is a wilderness hiking
trail rather far from Payson, but it is one of many glorious wilderness hiking trails in this neighborhood. With its 10.2 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. Old Mail Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,203 feet which is an average number.
Backcountry backpacking here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains is an excellent way to explore these highlands.
Briefly about the general area:
McDonald Pocket is a perfect location, and paddling on Tonto Creek is so much fun. So much entertaining stuff in the Mogollon Rim
Mountains, just inspiring. Felton Spring is an inspiring site to check out while here.
Visit Houston Creek since you're here at Old Mail Trail, and a tour to Old Mail Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Neal Spring. Life's too short to enjoy all the exciting
stuff in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Curry Basin is a wonderful spot to check out, and float down the rapids of East Verde River in a kayak. Take a side trip to Sand Wash, and why not camp at Kokopellis's Retreat since you're here at Old Mail Trail.
Having a brilliant time
at Old Mail Trail is simple. Near Old Mail Trail you discover Brushy Hollow which is a splendid spot to go to, and if you came for an overnight stay Oxbow Estates RV Park is a great location to camp.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 34.0964, Longitude -111.2789
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 10.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2203 feet
Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
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5 miles away
Located on the Banks of Tonto Creek in the largest Ponderosa Pine Forest in the world, Kohl*s Ranch Lodge is historically famous for its western hospitality. The Lodge is near the Mogollon Rim in the ...
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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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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 Old Mail Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Old Mail Trail. |
| | Trails Near Old Mail Trail:
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Del Shay Trail, Gila
County
, 4 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 2132 feet elevation difference |
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Hells Gate Trail, Gila
County
, 13 miles away, 9.5 hiking miles, 2084 feet elevation difference |
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Shake Tree Trail, Gila
County
, 14 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 2355 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Old Mail Trail:
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Tonto Creek, Gila County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) |
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East Verde River, Gila County
County
, 22 miles away, Class V+ - 34 miles long (US Route 87 to Verde River confluence) |
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| | National Parks Near Old Mail Trail:
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 31 miles away |
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ
, 50 miles away |
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Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ
, 50 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Old Mail Trail:
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Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson
, 5 miles away |
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Paysonglo Lodge, Payson
, 11 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel, Payson
, 11 miles away |
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Days Inn And Suites Of Payson, Payson
, 11 miles away |
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Pine Victorian Inn, Payson
, 11 miles away |
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