The Best Backpacking in Tonto Basin
Looking for the best backpacking in Tonto Basin? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Tonto Basin. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Tonto Basin
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Rio Verde, Arizona
Boulder Creek Trail
10.02 mi / 2218 ft gainBoulder Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Tonto Basin, Arizona.Read more -
Tonto Basin, Arizona
Arizona Trail from Roosevelt Lake to Pigeon Spring Road
18.53 mi / 6365 ft gainArizona Trail from Roosevelt Lake to Pigeon Spring Road is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Roosevelt, Arizona.Read more -
Payson, Arizona
Mazatzal Divide
30.73 mi / 5095 ft gainMazatzal Divide is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Payson, Arizona.Read more -
Apache Junction, Arizona
Reavis Falls Trail
12.83 mi / 3228 ft gainReavis Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Roosevelt, Arizona.Read more -
Payson, Arizona
Hike Barnhardt Trail
4.88 mi / 1912 ft gainTo 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...Read more -
Apache Junction, Arizona
La Barge Boulder Canyon Loop Trail
27.61 mi / 4062 ft gainLa Barge Boulder Canyon Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Gold Canyon, Arizona.Read more -
Apache Junction, Arizona
White Rock Springs Camp Loop via First Water Trailhead
4.724.18 mi / 3635 ft gainThe Superstition Wilderness is a stunning 160,200 acre area outside Apache Junction, AZ, with over 170 miles of (variously maintained) trail networks. There are any number of trips you can design to fit your time and skill level. This adventure offers a three day/ two night backpacking trip cover...Read more -
Maricopa County, Arizona
Battleship Mountain
11.43 mi / 1722 ft gainBattleship Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Roosevelt, Arizona.Read more -
Maricopa County, Arizona
Second Water To Boulder Canyon Camp
9.12 mi / 951 ft gainSecond Water To Boulder Canyon Camp is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Tortilla Flat, Arizona.Read more -
Rogers Trough Trailhead, Arizona
Hike Rogers Canyon Trail
5.08 mi / 1108 ft gainThe Superstition Wilderness is a vast rugged landscape where you can find the cultural remains of ancient Hohokam, Salado, Apache, and Yavapais tribes. Rogers Canyon Trail takes you to one of the most impressive and best preserved archaeological sites this region has to offer. These Salado ruin...Read more -
Yavapai County, Arizona
Verde River Trail
14.06 mi / 1260 ft gainVerde River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Pine, Arizona.Read more -
Gold Canyon, Arizona
Bluff Spring Trail to Dutchman Trail to Charlebois Canyon and Le Barge Springs
11.25 mi / 2018 ft gainBluff Spring Trail to Dutchman Trail to Charlebois Canyon and Le Barge Springs is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gold Canyon, Arizona.Read more -
Gold Canyon, Arizona
Bluff Springs Loop
4.014.55 mi / 2523 ft gainFrom the Peralta Trailhead, start hiking on Bluff Springs Trail. This trail will wind over a few hills past incredible views, and then take you down into a wash. In the wash you will intersect with the Terrapin Trail. Turn left onto the Terrapin Trail, and it will take you out of the wash and pa...Read more -
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Dixie Mine, Coachwhip, Windmill, Bell Pass and Prospector Loop
10.14 mi / 1207 ft gainDixie Mine, Coachwhip, Windmill, Bell Pass and Prospector Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Fountain Hills, Arizona.Read more -
Scottsdale, Arizona
Maricopa Trail: Bronco Trailhead to Cave Creek Rangers Station
9.73 mi / 1371 ft gainMaricopa Trail: Bronco Trailhead to Cave Creek Rangers Station is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Carefree, Arizona.Read more -
Gold Canyon, Arizona
Superstition Peak 5057 via Carney Springs
5.07.71 mi / 2831 ft gainThis is the true beast hike of the Superstitions. If you think Flatiron is a toughy, give this a whirl! You will be poked, prodded, slapped, smacked, jolted, tripped and stabbed the entire way, but rewarded with arguably the finest sights the valley of the sun has to offer: the entire Superstitio...Read more