Mormon Lake, Arizona
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Mormon Lake
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Yavapai County, Arizona
Verde Hot Springs
3.32.46 mi / 118 ft gainThe pools at the Verde Hot springs are the remnants from an old resort built in the 1920's. The resort was a once thriving tourist attraction and also rumored to be one of Al Capone's hideouts. In the 1960's a fire destroyed the resort only leaving behind the foundation and the thermal pools al...Read more -
Flagstaff, Arizona
SP Crater
1.96 mi / 341 ft gainOff of the 89, just north of Flagstaff AZ, there is an unmarked dirt road just before a gas station. It leads out to privately owned land that's open to the public. Some friends and I went out there to get away from our day jobs. As we headed down the road, the land opened up in vast expanses of ...Read more -
Mayer, Arizona
Verde Rim Loop Trail
14.32 mi / 2631 ft gainVerde Rim Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Camp Verde, Arizona.Read more -
Payson, Arizona
Horton Springs Loop
4.48.42 mi / 1896 ft gainThis is a more scenic and bit more strenuous loop hike to the spring, taking in the Derrick Trail, part of the Highline Trail, and the Horton Creek Trail.After parking the cars near Upper Tonto Creek Campground follow the Derrick Trail and hike gently uphill for 1.4 miles through the rim country ...Read more -
Payson, Arizona
Hike See Canyon Trail
5.07.6 mi / 2043 ft gainSee Canyon Trail #184 is a 7.6 mile trail in the Tonto National Forest that features a creek and spring. This trail is most popular during the fall when the leaves begin to change color and fall along the creek. The trail runs from the parking lot up to FS 300 above the rim. The trail starts of...Read more -
Payson, Arizona
Canyoneering at Christopher Creek/Box Canyon
5.02 mi / 200 ft gainJust a little bit east of Payson Arizona is a canyoneering playground called Christopher Creek Canyon (aka Box Canyon). The water is nice and cold, and is only muddy after rainstorms. Make your way from pool to pool as you descend through the canyon, cliff jumping, rappelling, and down climbing. ...Read more -
Payson, Arizona
Dispersed Camping on Mogollon Rim (FR 9350)
4.7Dispersed camping with a view! With no site fees and no reservations, this camping spot is incredibly popular. Note that several campsites are bordered by a 200' vertical drop. This area is not recommended for families with young children or people who are uneasy with heights. All campsites ha...Read more