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Arizona Hiking Trails
Arizona Hiking Trails
Military Sinkhole Vista | Tonto National Forest |
Military Sinkhole Vista | Tonto National Forest |
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Military Sinkhole Vista to Woods Canyon Vista | Overlooking the Tonto National Forest | Arizona Hiking Trails
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Map and Directions
Rimsurfer Trail Rating and Hike Review
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST
Military Sinkhole Vista
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Military Sinkhole Vista
ACCESS POINTS
Military Sinkhole Vista
Woods Canyon Vista
Trail use: heavy
Trail difficulty: easier
Trail length: 1.3 miles
Estimated hiking time: 1/2 hour (one way)
Season of Use: Spring - Fall
Elevation Change: none
Military Sinkhole Vista
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Military Sinkhole Vista
ACCESS POINTS
Military Sinkhole Vista
Woods Canyon Vista
Trail use: heavy
Trail difficulty: easier
Trail length: 1.3 miles
Estimated hiking time: 1/2 hour (one way)
Season of Use: Spring - Fall
Elevation Change: none
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More trail info:
USDA Forest Service • Map & Info --
For closures or specific information: RANGER DISTRICT: Payson Ranger Station 1009 East Highway 260 Payson, Arizona 85541 Phone (928) 474-7900
Things to be aware of: No motor vehicles are allowed, no railings or guards. Beware: use extreme caution around rim cliff views, watch your children and pets.
Regional area of Military Sinkhole Vista: overlooking the Tonto National Forest, near Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Christopher Creek, Gila County, Arizona.
My trail rating: 5
My Trail Review:
Summer 2006
I have broken down the Rim Lakes Vista Trail TR 622 which interconnects several Rim Vista trails into 2 sections for ease of viewing. If you are visiting this area you should not miss planning a day trip up to this series of Vista trails. You can drive up and park by any of the main vista views without having to hike into them so everyone can enjoy this moment of the best of Arizona.
The trail is mostly flat following the top of the rim. It is often paved with either blacktop or a hard stone trail mix and so is easy to walk. Bikes travel through on most sections and there are no guard rails to speak of so keep and eye out for the kids and pets.
There are plenty of spots you can find a bench to sit down on and just enjoy the view. Be sure to bring along a picnic lunch as you could easily end up spending the day here.
I find this very special Rim Country vista area really gets me in touch with the simple yet awesome beauty of this planet we all live on together. Got to see it to feel it and believe it.
Enjoy the Rim!
Max and Silver
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MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
Go east out of Payson, Arizona on Highway 260 which is an excellent scenic Rim Country highway. You will pass by Christopher Creek turnoffs and travel up the steep grade to the top of the Rim. Slow down as you crest and slow down and watch on your left for the Coconino Forest Road 300 turnoff. Turn (left) west on Forest Road 300 and travel around the bend and pull into parking area on right.
MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
Go east out of Payson, Arizona on Highway 260 which is an excellent scenic Rim Country highway. You will pass by Christopher Creek turnoffs and travel up the steep grade to the top of the Rim. Slow down as you crest and slow down and watch on your left for the Coconino Forest Road 300 turnoff. Turn (left) west on Forest Road 300 and travel around the bend and pull into parking area on right.
This RimSurfer Arizona hiking trail photo gallery review features the Military Sinkhole Vista to Woods Canyon Vista overlooking the Tonto National Forest of Arizona.
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