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Arizona Hiking Trails
Arizona Hiking Trails
Tonto Trail | Tonto National Forest |
Tonto Trail | Tonto National Forest |
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Tonto Trail TR 35 | Upper Tonto Creek Campground Trailhead | Tonto National Forest
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Map and Directions
Rimsurfer Trail Rating and Hike Review
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST
Tonto Trail TR 35
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Upper Tonto Campground
ACCESS POINTS
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Derrick Trail TR 33
Trail use: moderate
Trail difficulty: easier
Trail length: 1 mile
Estimated hiking time: 1 hour (one way)
Season of use: Spring - Fall
Elevation change: n/a
Tonto Trail TR 35
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Upper Tonto Campground
ACCESS POINTS
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Derrick Trail TR 33
Trail use: moderate
Trail difficulty: easier
Trail length: 1 mile
Estimated hiking time: 1 hour (one way)
Season of use: Spring - Fall
Elevation change: n/a
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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:
Regional area of Tonto Trail: in the Tonto National Forest, near Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Christopher Creek, Gila County, Arizona.
My trail rating: 1
My Trail Review:
Fall 2006
You can start out on this trail from the front of the campground. It follows the blacktop back towards Hwy 260 winding along the east side of the hill, then climbs to the top and loops back around to meet up with with TR 33 so you can use it for part of a connecting loop in the campground trail system.
The trail appears to be heavily used by campers. There is a mixture of Ponderosa Pines then as it meets up with TR 33 you will see plenty of scrub brush and smaller pinion pines. I ran across some playful tree squirrels who decided to bark at me and scamper from tree to tree as I walked through their area.
Short family adventure trail. Just enough of the Forest to whet your appetite and please the kids yet always close enough to the campground to make it a fun short day hike 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 which is an excellent scenic Rim Country highway. When you see Khol's Ranch come up on your right, slow down and watch to your left (north) side of the highway for the well marked Tonto Creek Campground turnoff. Turn left on Tonto Creek Road, a blacktop road, and drive up into the campground area. You will come to a bend to the left and cross over a small bridge, parking is on the left. You will find plenty of parking and toilets. Walk back across the bridge and follow well marked signs to trail entrance.
MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
Go east out of Payson, Arizona on Highway 260 which is an excellent scenic Rim Country highway. When you see Khol's Ranch come up on your right, slow down and watch to your left (north) side of the highway for the well marked Tonto Creek Campground turnoff. Turn left on Tonto Creek Road, a blacktop road, and drive up into the campground area. You will come to a bend to the left and cross over a small bridge, parking is on the left. You will find plenty of parking and toilets. Walk back across the bridge and follow well marked signs to trail entrance.
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This RimSurfer Arizona hiking trail photo gallery review features the Tonto Trail from the Upper Tonto Creek Campground Trailhead, in the Tonto National Forest of Arizona.