51 Hiking Trails near Payson, Arizona
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Ellison Creek Falls
Payson, Arizona
9.1 miles NEllison Creek provides 4 beautiful waterfalls in this area, each with their own swimming and diving opportunities. There are even fishing spots where trout can be caught. Since the falls are close to...
Dive, Hike, Swim
Hell's Gate
Payson, Arizona
12.9 miles EThis Wilderness was established in 1984, and contains approximately 37,440 rough acres with a major canyon and perennial stream extending its entire length. Deep pools of water may be separated by...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Swim
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
15.0 miles NEUpper Tonto Creek Campground is a beautiful place to camp at the intersection of Tonto and Horton Creeks. In addition to camping, this is a popular destination to both fish and hike. The campground...
Camp, Hike 1.1-3.5 mi
Horton Springs
Payson, Arizona
15.1 miles NEHorton Springs is a spring on the Mogollon Rim that leads into Horton Creek. There are campsites near the springs, and several hiking trails in the area that lead to the spring itself. Between the...
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Bearfoot Trail
Strawberry, Arizona
15.1 miles NWHike and Mountain Bike near Strawberry, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.8 mi
Christopher Creek Gorge
Payson, Arizona
16.4 miles EChristopher Creek Gorge is a fun swimming or canyoneering destination located in Christopher Creek, just outside of Payson, Arizona. To get there, you have to hike from the Christopher...
Canyoneer, Hike, Swim 0.8 mi
Promontory Butte
Payson, Arizona
17.1 miles NEThis destination is on the edge of Promontory Butte, providing spectacularly scenic views as part of the Mogollon Rim. There are several old forest roads on the mountain that can serve as trails to...
Hike 1.1 mi
Christopher Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
17.3 miles EChristopher Creek is a popular campground situated just east of Payson, nestled between the Christopher Creek river, and the town of the same name. This site is used for both overnight and day-use...
Camp, Canyoneer, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Swim 0.1-3.8 mi
Fossil Springs Trail No. 18
Pine, Arizona
18.4 miles NWLocated within the Fossil Springs Wilderness, this trail leads down a canyon to the springs for which it is named. At the trailhead, there are several hikes, some of which are available for...
Hike, Horseback, Swim 2.2-6.1 mi
Fossil Creek Dam (Toilet Bowl)
Pine, Arizona
18.4 miles NWHidden within the vast Arizona desert is an oasis of a river that brings the surrounding banks to life around it. This is Fossil Creek--one of Arizona's two designated "Wild and...
Dive, Hike, Swim 3.3 mi
See Canyon Trail
Payson, Arizona
19.2 miles ESee Canyon Trail #184 takes the hiker on a journey through the wooded Arizona wilderness surrounding Christopher Creek, and leading up the Mogollon Rim. This trail has trailhead markers at the...
Hike 1.1 mi
Fossil Creek Waterfall
Pine, Arizona
20.4 miles NWFossil Creek is one of Arizona's two designated "Wild and Scenic" rivers. The waterfall is the most popular place to visit to cool off and see the natural beauty. Located between...
Hike, Swim
Haigler Canyon Campground
Payson, Arizona
20.7 miles EThis campground was constructed in 2007 and offers 2 day-use sites and 2 campground areas with 14 overnight sites. This campground boasts a diversity of trees. Fishing for rainbow trout is a popular...
Camp, Hike, Swim 4.6 mi
Gordon Creek Falls
Payson, Arizona
21.7 miles EGordon Creek Falls is a relatively unknown little oasis in the middle of the Arizona desert--specifically, outside of the city of Payson. The falls come from Gordon Creek, which winds its way through...
Hike, Swim
Verde Hot Springs
Camp Verde, Arizona
22.7 miles WVerde Hot Springs are a few natural hot spring pools located along the Verde River, near Sedona, Arizona. Once a resort, now all that remains are the foundations and the hot pools...
Camp, Hike, Hot Springs 4.0 mi
Woods Canyon Lake
Payson, Arizona
22.9 miles EWoods Canyon Lake is a fishing lake near Payson, Arizona located near the Mogollon Rim. The lake has a hike that loops around it, and several other hikes nearby to look at the particularly scenic...
Camp, Hike, Swim 3.3 mi
Meadow Trail #505
Payson, Arizona
22.9 miles EMeadow Trail #505 is a paved path that leads from the edge of Woods Canyon Lake to the scenic edge of the Woods Canyon vista. This hike is smooth enough to allow for easy access by wheelchairs,...
Hike 1.9 mi
Maxwell Trail No. 37
Happy Jack, Arizona
23.1 miles NThe Maxwell Trail leads over the Mongollan Rim down the canyon into West Clear Creek. Although still somewhat steep, it is an easier hike than shorter neighboring Tramway trail, which shares its...
Hike, Swim 0.6-2.9 mi
Tramway Trail No. 32
Happy Jack, Arizona
23.3 miles NTramway Trail is a very short but very steep hike down the ridge of the Colorado Plateau to the nearby West Clear Creek. The trail crosses over the sharp edge of the Mogollan Rim, and descends to the...
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
East Clear Creek
Happy Jack, Arizona
23.9 miles NEEast Clear Creek is a river that stretches through the Mogollon Rim area of Arizona. It provides water to the surrounding desert landscape, fishing opportunities, and various areas to hike,...
Canyoneer, Hike, Swim
