This historic trail was established in the late 1800s to link homesteads and ranches under the Mogollon Rim. It was designated a National Recreation Trail in 1979.
NOTE: All trail distances are one-way. Most trails are open to Mountain bikes but check with Payson Ranger Station. Trail system is closed to all motorized vehicles.
Contacts
Tonto National Forest:
Payson Ranger District: 928-474-7900
www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto
Trailhead Access
Hatchery TH: 27 miles east of SR 260 on FR 289.
See Canyon TH: 2 miles east of SR 260 on FR 284.
Two-Sixty TH: 27 miles east of Payson on SR 260. Facilities
include toilet, corral, and large parking area.
Distances - Trailhead to Trailhead
From Two-Sixty TH to See Canyon TH: 6.3 miles.
From See Canyon to Hatchery TH: 10.7 miles.
From Hatchery TH to Washington Park TH: 31.8 miles.
From Washington Park TH to Geronimo TH: 13.8 miles.
Trails TR=Trail | FR=Forest Service Road | TH=Trailhead
TR 31: The Highline Trail
Rating: More Difficult / Lenght: 51 miles.
TR 292: Horton Springs Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 1.5 miles
The lower half of this trail is steep with switchbacks. Not
recommended for horses.
TR 143: Babe Haught Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 3 miles
Built by pioneer "Babe" Haught to pack supplies in over the Rim
from Winslow. Easily accessed from Hatchery Trailhead.
TR 184: See Canyon Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 3.5 miles
A challenging yet scenic hike, particularly in the fall.
TR 185: See Spring Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length:1/5 mile
Starts about 1/2 mile north of the junction with TR 31
TR 278: Promontory Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 3/4 mile
A steep, brushy, challenging trail, difficult to follow, and not
recommended for horses.
TR 291: Drew Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 1.5 miles
An old pioneer trail built prior to 1909, easiest access is from SR
260 to FR 300.
TR 285: Horton Creek Trail
Rating: Easiest / Length: 4 miles
Probably the most popular trail on the Payson Ranger District, this
trail starts from Upper Tonto Creek Campground.
TR 32: Derrick Spur Trail
Rating: More Difficult / Length: 1 mile
This trail winds easily through the pines and joins with TR 33.
TR 33: Derrick Trail
Rating: More Difficult / Length: 2.5 miles
This trail, in conjunction with trails TR 31 and TR 285, forms an
all-day hike. Take FR 289 1 mile to Upper Tonto Creek Campground.
The trail starts at the back of the campground.
TR 179: Military Sinkhole Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 2.5 miles
The trail begins on the Rim Road near the military road built by
Gen. George Crook.
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From See Canyon to Hatchery TH: 10.7 miles.
From Hatchery TH to Washington Park TH: 31.8 miles.
From Washington Park TH to Geronimo TH: 13.8 miles.
Trails TR=Trail | FR=Forest Service Road | TH=Trailhead
TR 31: The Highline Trail
Rating: More Difficult / Lenght: 51 miles.
TR 292: Horton Springs Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 1.5 miles
The lower half of this trail is steep with switchbacks. Not recommended for horses.
TR 143: Babe Haught Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 3 miles
Built by pioneer "Babe" Haught to pack supplies in over the Rim from Winslow. Easily accessed from Hatchery Trailhead.
TR 184: See Canyon Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 3.5 miles
A challenging yet scenic hike, particularly in the fall.
TR 185: See Spring Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length:1/5 mile
Starts about 1/2 mile north of the junction with TR 31
TR 278: Promontory Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 3/4 mile
A steep, brushy, challenging trail, difficult to follow, and not recommended for horses.
TR 291: Drew Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 1.5 miles
An old pioneer trail built prior to 1909, easiest access is from SR 260 to FR 300.
TR 285: Horton Creek Trail
Rating: Easiest / Length: 4 miles
Probably the most popular trail on the Payson Ranger District, this trail starts from Upper Tonto Creek Campground.
TR 32: Derrick Spur Trail
Rating: More Difficult / Length: 1 mile
This trail winds easily through the pines and joins with TR 33.
TR 33: Derrick Trail
Rating: More Difficult / Length: 2.5 miles
This trail, in conjunction with trails TR 31 and TR 285, forms an all-day hike. Take FR 289 1 mile to Upper Tonto Creek Campground. The trail starts at the back of the campground.
TR 179: Military Sinkhole Trail
Rating: Most Difficult / Length: 2.5 miles
The trail begins on the Rim Road near the military road built by Gen. George Crook.
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