Payson

Cracker Jack Mine OHV Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Payson, Arizona.

Cypress Thicket Scenic Drive is a point-to-point trail located near Payson, Arizona.

A short and easy out and back hike for adventurers of all ages with scenic waterfalls along the entire trip!Starting at the Water Wheel day use area you will simply follow the well traveled path that meanders alongside the creek. You will reach the first significant waterfall within minutes which is also a great swimming hole and cliff jumping area! But wait, there is more! Proceed upstream to ...

Water Wheel Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Payson, Arizona.

Ellison Creek Cascades is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Payson, Arizona.

There is a fee to enter this area. It was $7 when we went. There are 4 trails with many viewpoints from the parking lot, all of which are out and back. We followed the recommendation of the ranger working at the visitor's center and took the Gowan Trail down to the observation deck located in the creek bottom. This park can be very crowded on weekends and holidays. We went on a day that was a l...

Tonto Natural Bridge is a loop trail that takes you a cave located near Payson, Arizona.

To get to the trailhead, use the turnoff of highway 87 labeled Barnhardt trail (has a marked sign coming from both Payson and Phoenix). Barnhardt road is just over 4 miles and is unpaved. The road can be driven on by lower clearance cars because the terrain is not too rocky. Once at the trailhead the trail is very easy to follow. Right from the beginning you will gain elevation, the trail has m...

Oak Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Pine, Arizona.