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Weekend Warriors Arizona Hiking Guide
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If an easy hike to a good view off of the Mogollon rim appeals to you, then you'll like this hike. This hike is located near Payson, AZ. To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY-260 East towards Heber. After 36 miles of driving, make a right at the signed turnoff to Canyon Point Campground. Take the B camping loop and keep an eye on your right for the signed trailhead. My guess is there are other ways to this trailhead as well. Be Aware of: The trailhead is a little tricky to find as it is buried inside a large campground. 30 yr old Recommendation: This is a good hike for the kids. Bring them along on this easy hike. Elevation change: about 100 ft loss to the rim view.
Elevation change from the TH to the rim view Distance: To the view and back is 4.0 miles. Time: It took us about two hours. Time of year: Spring, Summer, Fall Solitude: You'll probably share this hike with between 5-20 hikers. Map: Click here for a map This well marked walk to a view off of the Mogollon rim is a very nice hike for kids or beginning hikers. The hike starts within the spacious Canyon Point campground. The trail goes through the pine forest, through a fence, and into a more dense pine forest. The trail is actually a old road, now closed to vehicles. After a short amount of flat hiking, you will reach the edge of the Mogollon rim, which some rewarding views. The views here provide a good view of some of the effects of the Rodeo-Chediski fire in 2002. You'll notice the new growth signaling that the forest is starting it's recovery. When ready, return the way you came.
[hiking along the Canyon Point Rim trail]
[Views from the Mogollon rim]
[more views from the Mogollon rim] This write-up was done after a hike during the Labor day weekend September, 20095. |
