41 Things to do near Christopher Creek Gorge
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Christopher Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
1.0 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 0.8 mi
Promontory Butte
Payson, Arizona
2.6 miles NThis 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
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
2.7 miles NWUpper 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 3.3 mi
See Canyon Trail
Payson, Arizona
2.8 miles NESee 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 1.1-3.5 mi
Horton Springs
Payson, Arizona
2.9 miles NWHorton 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 4.6 mi
Gordon Creek Falls
Payson, Arizona
6.2 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
Aspen Campground
Payson, Arizona
6.4 miles EAspen Campground is a large campground near Payson, Arizona. Between the proximity to Woods Canyon Lake and the seclusion of the encompassing Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, this is a...
Camp 4.0 mi
Woods Canyon Lake
Payson, Arizona
6.5 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
6.6 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
Hell's Gate
Payson, Arizona
6.9 miles SThis 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
Haigler Canyon Campground
Payson, Arizona
8.4 miles SEThis 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
Sinkhole Campground
Payson, Arizona
9.7 miles ESinkhole Campground is a camping area near Willow Springs Lake. There are also hikes, mountain biking trails, and fishing opportunities nearby. There are 26 campsites in total at this...
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Payson Area
Cornville, Arizona
12.9 miles WIn the rivers around Payson, northeast of Phoenix, in the Tonto N. F., there are numerous fabulous swimming holes... Bathing suits: Some optional (some are very remote) Some arenas...
Swim 0.5-0.6 mi
Ellison Creek Falls
Payson, Arizona
13.2 miles WEllison 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
Rumsey Park
Payson, Arizona
16.5 miles W9 baskets - dual tees make an 18 hole course. No signs and dirt tees - bring the map to navigate. Public (No Fee)
Disc Golf
East Clear Creek
Happy Jack, Arizona
17.5 miles NEast 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 1.6-3.6 mi
Kinder Crossing Trail #19
Happy Jack, Arizona
18.5 miles NKinder Crossing Trail #19 travels down to the beauty of East Clear Creek, and then extends up until reaching FR 137; but many people use the trail to reach the creek waters and play in the water. The...
Hike, Swim
Bearfoot Trail
Strawberry, Arizona
25.3 miles WHike and Mountain Bike near Strawberry, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.9 mi
Maxwell Trail No. 37
Happy Jack, Arizona
25.8 miles NWThe 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
26.8 miles NWTramway 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
