| when? | Trip Report : July 10, 2010 |
| Trip Report : August 13, 2005 | |
| where? | Sitgreaves National Forest |
| the hike | Wild, expansive vistas await us on this leisurely walk along the Mogollon Rim and down to Two Sixty Trailhead. Start on the Rim Vista Trail, then bail out at the Military Sinkhole to make our way down to the junction where the Highline Trail begins. Come prepared for sunshine, clouds, pleasant breezes, and inspiring scenery of the Zane Grey country. |
| distance | 5 miles |
| time | 3-4 hours |
| cost | When car-pooling, pay your share the cost of gas. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/non-member. |
| EC | +200'-1200' elevation change |
| elevations | 7195' (Mogollon Rim) to 6621' (Two Sixty Trailhead) |
| type | one way |
| starting at | Rim Top Trailhead or Mogollon Campground Trailhead |
| ending at | Two Sixty Trailhead |
| on trail | 100% — Rim Vista Trail #622, Military Sinkhole Trail #179 |
| dogs? | no |
| hike rating | "C" Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| weather | Heber |
| 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. |
| drive |
Take the Beeline Highway (Arizona 87) north to Payson. Turn right
on Arizona 260 and drive east past Kohls Ranch to the Two Sixty
Trailhead. It's on the left side of the highway, before you get
to the top. We’ll leave one car at Two Sixty Trailhead, where the hike ends. Go back to highway 260, turn left and drive to the top of the Mogollon Rim. Take the first left turn, on FR 300, and drive west 1/4 mile to Rim Top Trailhead, where the hike begins. |
| camp |
The
Rim Campground is just west of the Rim Top Trailhead. If you camp there overnight, please notify the hike leader and be at Rim Top Trailhead by 9:00 AM to meet us. |
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