Directions: 5 miles west of Strawberry on Fossil Creek Road, look for TH sign.
Length: 6.8 miles.
Rating: Moderate.
Hike Time: A lot to explore, 3 hours or more.
Season: All year, can get hot in summer.
Camping:Houston Mesa Campground.
Niceties: All you'll need in Payson, Pine and Strawberry. Tonto National Forest:
Payson Ranger District: 928-474-7900
www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto
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