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Arizona Hiking Trails
Arizona Hiking Trails
See Spring Trail | Tonto National Forest |
See Spring Trail | Tonto National Forest |
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See Spring Trail TR 185 | See Canyon Trailhead | Tonto National Forest
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Map and Directions
Rimsurfer Trail Rating and Hike Review
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST
See Spring Trail TR 185
TRAILHEADS (TH)
See Canyon TH
ACCESS POINTS
Forest Road (FR) 284
Trail use: Medium
Trail difficulty: easy
Trail length: 1/2 mile
Estimated hiking time: 1/4 hour + add 1/2 hour to get to trail (one way)
Season of Use: Spring - Fall
See Spring Trail TR 185
TRAILHEADS (TH)
See Canyon TH
ACCESS POINTS
Forest Road (FR) 284
Trail use: Medium
Trail difficulty: easy
Trail length: 1/2 mile
Estimated hiking time: 1/4 hour + add 1/2 hour to get to trail (one way)
Season of Use: Spring - Fall
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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: Possible creek flooding. Trail not recommended during rainy weather.
Regional area of See Canyon Trail : in the Tonto National Forest, near Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Christopher Creek, Gila County, Arizona.
My trail rating: 1
My Trail Review:
Fall 2006
The See Spring Trail spurs from the See Canyon Trail about 3/4 mile from See Canyon (TH) and ends at the spring.
This is a short little one-way (ie go in and come back out) trail that you can add into your day hike of the See Canyon Trail if you have the time. There is really not a lot to see. I followed the creek bed trail to what appeared to be a spring source but I was not really sure as it was not marked or visually identifiable.
If you are not intending on doing the more difficult See Canyon Trail and yet are spending some time at the See Canyon Trailhead, especially if you have children who are old enough to walk in this far with you, they might really enjoy the trickling creek bed and forest experience here. It would make an enjoyable light day hike adventure out of it for the whole family.
Enjoy the Rim!
Max and Silver
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MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
Go east out of Payson, Arizona on Highway 260 an excellent scenic Rim Country highway which you will travel east for some time on. When you see the first turnoff to Christopher Creek's downtown area on your left (north) side of the road, turn and drive into town watching on your left for the FR 284 entrance. Turn left (north) on FR 284, a gravel forest service road, and travel about 2 miles to the See Canyon Trailhead. You will find plenty of parking, toilets and even a corral for horses. Follow well marked signs to trail entrance.
MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
Go east out of Payson, Arizona on Highway 260 an excellent scenic Rim Country highway which you will travel east for some time on. When you see the first turnoff to Christopher Creek's downtown area on your left (north) side of the road, turn and drive into town watching on your left for the FR 284 entrance. Turn left (north) on FR 284, a gravel forest service road, and travel about 2 miles to the See Canyon Trailhead. You will find plenty of parking, toilets and even a corral for horses. Follow well marked signs to trail entrance.
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This RimSurfer Arizona hiking trail photo gallery review features the See Spring Trail, from the See Canyon Trailhead in the Tonto National Forest of Arizona.