Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Horton Creek Day Hike
| when? |
Trip Report: September 30, 2006
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Trip Report: April 23, 2005
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Trip Report: April 26, 2003
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| where? |
Payson |
| the hike |
This trail is a 3.4 mile (one way) trail starting at the Upper Tonto Creek
Campground north of Payson and ending at Horton Springs. The trail follows
Horton Creek past waterfalls as it winds through ponderosa pine and Douglas
fir trees. Beginning elevation is 5360' and the trail climbs approximately
1060' up to the spring which flows year round. This is a moderate hike with
beautiful scenery and plenty of opportunites for picture taking. After
reaching the springs, we will have lunch, then return the way we came.
Required:
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Sturdy hiking boots |
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At least 3 liters of water and lunch |
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Rain poncho |
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Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses |
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| distance |
7 miles (round trip) |
| time |
6 hours |
| EC |
+-1410' elevation change |
| elevations |
5360' (Horton Creek) to 6770' (Horton Spring)
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| type |
round trip |
| on trail |
100% — Horton Creek Trail #285 |
| dogs? |
yes — on leash |
| hike rating |
"C" [easy] |
| cost |
$0, though riders should share the cost of gas.
The club will allow voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/non-member. |
| weather |
Payson.
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| meet |
7:00 AM in the parking lot of the Target Center on the south
side of Shea Blvd., about a mile west of Highway 87 (Beeline).
For those leaving their cars behind, please park up against
the north curb away from Target.
We will leave promptly at 7:15 AM.
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| drive |
For those who wish to meet at the trailhead:
From Payson, take Rt. 260 northeast 16 miles to FR 289 (this is just past
Kohl's Ranch). Go north on FR 289 one mile to the Upper Tonto Creek
Campground. Cross the bridge and park. We will begin hiking around
9:00 AM. Please contact the hike leader so we will know to expect you.
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