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Hike leader: Beth Baumert
Hikers: Brian Cross, Joe Michalides, Peggy Morrow, Joyce Parrish,
Chuck Parsons, Ted Tenny, Dan Varner
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Trailblazers on the climb to Horton Spring.
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This is a beautiful hike in the pine trees, northeast of Payson
(near Christopher Creek).
It starts near the campground and fish hatchery and runs along
Horton Creek. There are many places where the trail is right next
to the creek, if one takes the dirt trail where it is present
instead of the rocky, knee-unfriendly jeep road.
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Logs make little waterfalls in Horton Creek.
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The creek flows year-round from a natural springs at the top
of the trail and gushes and gurgles over moss-covered rocks.
There are meadows and places with a large profusion of butterflies,
as well as maples and other deciduous trees.
This is a truly lovely hike and is highly recommended.
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Horned toad takes on the color of the rocks.
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Logs and leaves make this hike memorable.
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All photos courtesy of Ted Tenny.
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