46 Things to do near Horton Springs
Showing results within 50 miles Distance miles of Horton Creek Trailhead, Nf-289, Payson, AZ 85541, USA City, Zip, or Address
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
0.3 miles SUpper 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 0.8 mi
Promontory Butte
Payson, Arizona
2.0 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
2.9 miles SEChristopher 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 1.1 mi
Christopher Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
3.7 miles SEChristopher 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 3.3 mi
See Canyon Trail
Payson, Arizona
4.6 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
Hell's Gate
Payson, Arizona
8.2 miles SThis 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 4.0 mi
Woods Canyon Lake
Payson, Arizona
8.6 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
Aspen Campground
Payson, Arizona
8.6 miles EAspen Campground is a large campground near Payson, Arizona. Between the proximity to Woods Canyon Lake and the seclusion of the encompassing Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, this is a...
Camp 3.3 mi
Meadow Trail #505
Payson, Arizona
8.7 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
9.0 miles SEGordon 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
Payson Area
Cornville, Arizona
10.4 miles WIn the rivers around Payson, northeast of Phoenix, in the Tonto N. F., there are numerous fabulous swimming holes... Bathing suits: Some optional (some are very remote) Some arenas...
Swim 0.5-0.6 mi
Ellison Creek Falls
Payson, Arizona
10.7 miles WEllison Creek provides 4 beautiful waterfalls in this area, each with their own swimming and diving opportunities. There are even fishing spots where trout can be caught. Since the falls are close to...
Dive, Hike, Swim
Haigler Canyon Campground
Payson, Arizona
11.3 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
12.2 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
East Clear Creek
Happy Jack, Arizona
15.1 miles NEast 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
Rumsey Park
Payson, Arizona
15.1 miles SW9 baskets - dual tees make an 18 hole course. No signs and dirt tees - bring the map to navigate. Public (No Fee)
Disc Golf 1.6-3.6 mi
Kinder Crossing Trail #19
Happy Jack, Arizona
16.2 miles NKinder 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
Bearfoot Trail
Strawberry, Arizona
22.6 miles WHike and Mountain Bike near Strawberry, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 1.9 mi
Maxwell Trail No. 37
Happy Jack, Arizona
22.9 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
23.9 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 0.1-3.8 mi
Fossil Springs Trail No. 18
Pine, Arizona
27.4 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
27.4 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 1.1 mi
Fossil Creek Waterfall
Pine, Arizona
29.9 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
Tall Timbers Disc Golf Course
Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
30.7 miles EA short, moderately wooded course. Good for beginners - advanced players will enjoy throwing mid range discs and putters for ace runs. It plays through beautiful Ponderosa pines. All baskets are...
Disc Golf
Slate Creek Divide Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
33.9 miles SWVarious routes available - Alternative #1 (From above): 13 Mi. (22 km) Alternative #2 (From above): 10 Mi. (16 km) Loop top half only (Inc. dirt. to 8 from SR 87): 12 Mi. (19 km) Figure eight: 16 Mi....
Mountain Bike
Verde Hot Springs
Camp Verde, Arizona
34.3 miles WVerde Hot Springs are a few natural hot spring pools located along the Verde River, near Sedona, Arizona. Once a resort, now all that remains are the foundations and the hot pools...
Camp, Hike, Hot Springs
Park Trail #66
Tonto Basin, Arizona
35.5 miles SWFrom the Park Creek Trailhead, the trail crosses Park Creek and climbs gradually through lower Sonoran Desert and riparian vegetation for ý mile. The trail then ascends steeply...
Mountain Bike 3.0 mi
Blodgett Basin Trail No. 31
Camp Verde, Arizona
37.3 miles WBlodgett Basin Trail is one of a select few trails that shows off the riparian desert beauty unique to West Clear Creek Wilderness. The trail stretches from Bull Pen Trailhead through the canyon and...
Backpack, Hike, Swim
Bullpen Day Use Area
Camp Verde, Arizona
37.5 miles WBullpen has something for everyone. Whether you park here and use the trail head to start on one of several hikes that lead down West Clear Creek, or stay nearby to use the picnic areas and...
Backpack, Dive, Hike, Swim 16.9 mi
West Clear Creek Trail No. 17
Camp Verde, Arizona
37.5 miles WWest Clear Creek Trail No. 17 is a great way to reach the running waters of West Clear Creek. By far the most accessible and popular, it starts from the Bull Pen Ranch parking lot and winds down the...
Backpack, Hike, Swim
Arizona Trail: Gooseberry Springs to Blueridge
Happy Jack, Arizona
38.5 miles NWFollow single track south. Trail made up of single track, old 2-tracks, and dirt roads. Make sure to be on the look out for AZ Trail markers. Can take trail to Highway 87 at Blue...
Mountain Bike
Sycamore Trail #68
Tonto Basin, Arizona
39.8 miles SFrom FR 421, the trail climbs steadily through lower Sonoran Desert and riparian vegetation up the arroyo formed by Sycamore Creek. It turns northward and continues to climb along a...
Mountain Bike 5.4 mi
Denton Trail #69
Tonto Basin, Arizona
39.8 miles SFrom FR 421, the trail climbs steadily up the east face of the mountain. Some sections are quite steep. The trail eventually tops out at 5,760 feet elevation and then descends to Big Pine Flat for...
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.4 mi
Clear Creek Campground
Camp Verde, Arizona
40.1 miles WWest Clear Creek flows along the boundary of this desert canyon country camp and is a popular place for hiking, swimming, wading and fishing. Cool water species such as smallmouth bass and green...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Beaver Creek Campground
Camp Verde, Arizona
41.9 miles NWCamp, Canoe, Kayak, and Swim near Camp Verde, Arizona
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 7.1 mi
The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek
Rimrock, Arizona
42.1 miles NWThe Crack is a popular swimming hole found by hiking the Bell Trail down to Wet Beaver Creek. After following the trail for about 3.5 miles away from the parking lot, take a detour to the left just...
Dive, Hike, Horseback, Swim
Beaver Creek Dispersed Camping
42.8 miles NW
Free dispersed camping on the cliffs above Beaver Creek.
Camp
Three Bar Route
Tonto Basin, Arizona
42.9 miles SThe Three Bar Wildlife Enclosure is a fenced wildlife study area operated by Arizona Game and Fish. The proximity of two recreation sites provides ample parking should you want to cool...
Mountain Bike
Vineyard Trail #131
Tonto Basin, Arizona
44.7 miles STrail passes through a variety of Lower Sonoran Desert vegetation plant communities. Spectacular views of Roosevelt Lake, Apache Lake, Roosevelt Dam and Four Peaks. Historic Camp...
Mountain Bike 1.4 mi
Ballantine Trail
Rio Verde, Arizona
45.9 miles SWthis trail looks a lot better once it moves away from the highway. A somewhat strenuous climb reveals a landscape of knuckle-and-joint, mica-imbedded boulders, deep gorges and a battalion of regal...
Hike
