Rim Top Trail #622

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Location: Payson, AZ GPS Trailhead Location: Map/Location of Trail Longitude: -110.8976 Latitude: 34.3057

A very scenic, flat, mostly paved trail following the rim top. Providing benches along the way with many open spots, it's a great place to relax and picnic.

Features and Interests: The Mogollon Rim is the second most lightning struck area in the world, take cover during summer thunderstorms! This trail is wheelchair accessible between the Military Sinkhole Vista and Woods Canyon Lake Vista.

Flora/Fauna on this Trail:

Arizona Thistle

Wandbloom Penstemon

Trail Weather:

5/20 AM

41°/83°

5/20 AM

43°/85°

5/20 PM

44°/84°

Trail DescriptionThis trail meanders along the Mogollon Rim and provides spectacular views overlooking the rim. Starting at the trailhead, head southwest across the road towards the rim. This part of the trail is not paved but is in very good shape. After a quarter of a mile you will get the spectacular view where you will follow the rim to the Military Sinkhole Vista. Continue on past the Rim Lakes Vista and Woods Canyon Lake Vista to the end (marked by Mogollon Campground). This trail is a little long when doing full length, but one can turn around any time.

Trail Distance: 7.2 miles round-trip

Elevation: 7550ft - 7620ft (change 70ft)

Trail Difficutly: Moderate - requires some endurance, elevation changes

How Crowded: Often frequented trail

Season: February to November

Accomodations: (on site) Toilets Water Ranger StationDirections:Go east out of Payson on Highway 260. Passing by Christopher Creek turnoffs, you will be taken up steep grade to the top of the Rim. On top of the Rim, watch for Rim Rd (FR 300) on your left. Turn left and travel short distance into parking area on right.Accessibility:Paved road or trail to the trailhead

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Rim Top Trail #622