Horton Creek Loop (UI/A)

Date:					Destination:		Horton Creek Loop
Level:		UI/A			Area:		Payson
Approx hike distance in miles:		10			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		1380			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email address:
Departing Kohl's Ranch Lodge:					Please arrive 15 minutes early. & sign in
Recommended gas donation:		N/A
Unpaved miles:		0			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		34.339958,-111.096166
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty :		Strenuous			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a loop hike on a combination of trails: Horton Creek Trail, Highline National Trail and Derrick Trail. The route follows Horton Creek and climbs along the Mogollon Rim. The fall colors should be spectacular. Since the trailhead is so close to Kohl’s Ranch, no gas contribution is required. Bring water, snack and lunch.

Directions:

From Kohl’s Ranch Lodge, cross AZ Hwy 260. Follow Tonto Creek Rd (forest service road 289) for 0.8 mile. Park in the picnic area. Trailhead is on the north side of the campground.