40 Hiking Trails near Ellison Creek Falls
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Horton Springs
Payson, Arizona
10.7 miles EHorton Springs is a spring on the Mogollon Rim that leads into Horton Creek. There are campsites near the springs, and several hiking trails in the area that lead to the spring itself. Between the...
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
10.7 miles EUpper Tonto Creek Campground is a beautiful place to camp at the intersection of Tonto and Horton Creeks. In addition to camping, this is a popular destination to both fish and hike. The campground...
Camp, Hike
Bearfoot Trail
Strawberry, Arizona
12.1 miles WHike and Mountain Bike near Strawberry, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.8 mi
Promontory Butte
Payson, Arizona
12.4 miles EThis destination is on the edge of Promontory Butte, providing spectacularly scenic views as part of the Mogollon Rim. There are several old forest roads on the mountain that can serve as trails to...
Hike 0.8 mi
Christopher Creek Gorge
Payson, Arizona
13.2 miles EChristopher Creek Gorge is a fun swimming or canyoneering destination located in Christopher Creek, just outside of Payson, Arizona. To get there, you have to hike from the Christopher...
Canyoneer, Hike, Swim
Hell's Gate
Payson, Arizona
14.0 miles SEThis Wilderness was established in 1984, and contains approximately 37,440 rough acres with a major canyon and perennial stream extending its entire length. Deep pools of water may be separated by...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Swim 1.1 mi
Christopher Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
14.2 miles EChristopher Creek is a popular campground situated just east of Payson, nestled between the Christopher Creek river, and the town of the same name. This site is used for both overnight and day-use...
Camp, Canyoneer, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Swim
East Clear Creek
Happy Jack, Arizona
15.0 miles NEEast Clear Creek is a river that stretches through the Mogollon Rim area of Arizona. It provides water to the surrounding desert landscape, fishing opportunities, and various areas to hike,...
Canyoneer, Hike, Swim 3.3 mi
See Canyon Trail
Payson, Arizona
15.3 miles ESee Canyon Trail #184 takes the hiker on a journey through the wooded Arizona wilderness surrounding Christopher Creek, and leading up the Mogollon Rim. This trail has trailhead markers at the...
Hike 1.9 mi
Maxwell Trail No. 37
Happy Jack, Arizona
15.5 miles NWThe Maxwell Trail leads over the Mongollan Rim down the canyon into West Clear Creek. Although still somewhat steep, it is an easier hike than shorter neighboring Tramway trail, which shares its...
Hike, Swim 0.6-2.9 mi
Tramway Trail No. 32
Happy Jack, Arizona
16.0 miles NWTramway Trail is a very short but very steep hike down the ridge of the Colorado Plateau to the nearby West Clear Creek. The trail crosses over the sharp edge of the Mogollan Rim, and descends to the...
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim 1.6-3.6 mi
Kinder Crossing Trail #19
Happy Jack, Arizona
16.5 miles NEKinder Crossing Trail #19 travels down to the beauty of East Clear Creek, and then extends up until reaching FR 137; but many people use the trail to reach the creek waters and play in the water. The...
Hike, Swim 0.1-3.8 mi
Fossil Springs Trail No. 18
Pine, Arizona
16.7 miles WLocated within the Fossil Springs Wilderness, this trail leads down a canyon to the springs for which it is named. At the trailhead, there are several hikes, some of which are available for...
Hike, Horseback, Swim 2.2-6.1 mi
Fossil Creek Dam (Toilet Bowl)
Pine, Arizona
16.7 miles WHidden within the vast Arizona desert is an oasis of a river that brings the surrounding banks to life around it. This is Fossil Creek--one of Arizona's two designated "Wild and...
Dive, Hike, Swim 4.0 mi
Woods Canyon Lake
Payson, Arizona
19.2 miles EWoods Canyon Lake is a fishing lake near Payson, Arizona located near the Mogollon Rim. The lake has a hike that loops around it, and several other hikes nearby to look at the particularly scenic...
Camp, Hike, Swim 1.1 mi
Fossil Creek Waterfall
Pine, Arizona
19.3 miles WFossil Creek is one of Arizona's two designated "Wild and Scenic" rivers. The waterfall is the most popular place to visit to cool off and see the natural beauty. Located between...
Hike, Swim 3.3 mi
Meadow Trail #505
Payson, Arizona
19.3 miles EMeadow Trail #505 is a paved path that leads from the edge of Woods Canyon Lake to the scenic edge of the Woods Canyon vista. This hike is smooth enough to allow for easy access by wheelchairs,...
Hike 4.6 mi
Gordon Creek Falls
Payson, Arizona
19.4 miles EGordon Creek Falls is a relatively unknown little oasis in the middle of the Arizona desert--specifically, outside of the city of Payson. The falls come from Gordon Creek, which winds its way through...
Hike, Swim
Haigler Canyon Campground
Payson, Arizona
20.5 miles SEThis campground was constructed in 2007 and offers 2 day-use sites and 2 campground areas with 14 overnight sites. This campground boasts a diversity of trees. Fishing for rainbow trout is a popular...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Sinkhole Campground
Payson, Arizona
22.8 miles ESinkhole Campground is a camping area near Willow Springs Lake. There are also hikes, mountain biking trails, and fishing opportunities nearby. There are 26 campsites in total at this...
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
