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| | We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and Rim-Moody Point Trail in Gila County, Arizona is just the place. Every Arizona backpacking trail is pretty in its own way. Pleasant backpacking trails in Arizona are in abundance; one of those is Rim-Moody Point Trail in Gila County. Trekking in Arizona is the good thing to do. No chance of getting bored in Arizona if you like the fresh air. It's a lengthy trip from Payson to Rim-Moody Point Trail, but you always have a wonderful time when you're backcountry trekking along it. Rim-Moody Point |
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Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. This backcountry walk should take you about 2.5 days, so better have big
| | backpack to fit all the stuff you need. The number of trails in this area is not very high. Throughout the summertime months at Rim-Moody Point Trail highs are commonly in the 90's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's; after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Rim-Moody Point Trail drop into the 20's. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Rim-Moody Point Trail is 17 miles long; | |
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it's a long hiking and backpacking trail. It is very waterless here at Rim-Moody Point Trail usually; August is the wettest month with most rain while June is usually the driest month. This hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you
go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. The total elevation difference for Rim-Moody Point Trail is 4,992 feet which is higher than average. Rim-Moody Point Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. The gorgeous backcountry hiking trails of the
Mogollon Rim Mountains are the best way to enjoy these highlands. This backcountry hiking trail is a very long backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect trail for experienced trekkers in fine shape.
Briefly about the general
area:
Stay the night at Rose Creek Campground; there are plenty of folks from Payson here at Rim-Moody Point Trail. Yeah, come up here to the Mogollon Rim Mountains for a fine time. Some pleasant nature is available in Sierra Ancha Experimental Forest; since you're here at
Rim-Moody Point Trail it's a glorious idea to stop at Peach Flat.
A delightful location to check out near Rim-Moody Point Trail is Devils Chasm, and don't forget to take a wonderful little visit to West Fork Oak Creek. There's so much to do here at Rim-Moody Point Trail that
you need to camp here for a while, Roosevelt Partners is a nice site for that, and a pleasant visit to Juniper Flat is a brilliant way to spend an afternoon. Primrose Spring is always fun to check out.
All the outdoors exciting stuff in the Mogollon Rim Mountains will keep
you coming back time and again. Do pay a visit to Tonto National Monument since you're here at Rim-Moody Point Trail; do explore Cooper Forks if you're here at Rim-Moody Point Trail. Yeah, come here to Rim-Moody Point Trail for a brilliant time. Hunt Spring is a fine local attraction; a fine place for whitewater paddling is Salt River.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 33.7899, Longitude -110.8329
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 33.8101, Longitude -110.9253
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 17 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 17 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4992 feet
Travelodge Motel - Globe, Globe
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22 miles away
The Travelodge Globe is a Excellent Hotel offering Large Nicely Appointed Rooms all with a View of the Mountains. Guest enjoy High Speed Wireless Internet Access and Free Ultra Deluxe Continental Bre...
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Copper Hill Inn And Suites, Miami
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23 miles away
The Fabuolous Copper Hills Inn & Suites is the ONLY full service motel located in the heart of Globe/Miami area with facilities including Bar, Restaurant, Nightclub, Hair Dresser, and Game Room...
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User input for Rim-Moody Point 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 Rim-Moody Point Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Rim-Moody Point Trail, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rim-Moody Point Trail. |
| | Trails Near Rim-Moody Point Trail:
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Coon Spring Trail, Gila
County
, 3 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 2692 feet elevation difference |
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Boyer Trail One Hundred Fortyeight, Gila
County
, 11 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 425 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Rim-Moody Point Trail:
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Salt River, Gila County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 19 miles long (Gleason Flats to Horseshoe Bend) |
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Salt River, Gila County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 60 miles long (Route 60 to Roosevelt Reservoir) |
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Salt River, Gila County
County
, 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Highway 60 to Mescal Rapid) |
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Tonto Creek, Gila County
County
, 32 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) |
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| | National Parks Near Rim-Moody Point Trail:
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Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ
, 14 miles away |
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge - AZ
, 66 miles away |
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Hohokam Pima National Monument, Coolidge - AZ
, 66 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Rim-Moody Point Trail:
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Travelodge Motel - Globe, Globe
, 22 miles away |
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Copper Hill Inn And Suites, Miami
, 23 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Globe, Globe
, 24 miles away |
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Globe Days Inn, Globe
, 25 miles away |
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Best Western Apache Gold Hotel, San Carlos
, 29 miles away |
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