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Woods Canyon Lake Trail
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Woods Canyon Lake Trail

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Location:  Payson, AZ          Longitude:  -110.9477    Latitude:  34.3324
A peaceful, easy trail around the Wood Canyon Lake.
Features and Interests:   Rare Bald Eagle nesting ground with parts of the lake closed to access.
Flora/Fauna on this Trail:
  Bald Eagle  Bald Eagle
  Desert thistle  Desert thistle
  Golden Columbine  Golden Columbine
  Mexican Silene  Mexican Silene
  Mountain Parsley  Mountain Parsley
  Pineleaf Penstemon  Pineleaf Penstemon
  Scarlet Cinquefoil  Scarlet Cinquefoil
  Yellow Evening Primrose  Yellow Evening Primrose
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This easy going loop around the lake is quite flat, but perfect to enjoy the peacefulness and quiet of this lake! With the wind blowing through the pines and the water lapping against the shore, this hike is very relaxing.
Trail Distance:  4.2 miles round-trip
Elevation:  7520ft - 7600ft   (change 80ft)
Trail Difficutly:  Easy - stroll through the park
How Crowded:  Occassional passing
Season:  March to October
Accomodations: (on site)   Toilets  Water  Ranger Station  CampingFrom Payson, head east on Arizona 260 until you ascend the Rim. Near milepost 282, turn left at FR 300 toward Woods Canyon Lake. After about 3.2 miles, make a right to the Woods Canyon Lake recreational area road FR 105. When you come to the fork with Marina parking and shop on right and Aspen Campground on left, the trailhead starts just beyond the fee booth on left (you can park near shop/marina to avoid the fee).Paved road or trail to the trailhead
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Drew Canyon Trail #291   -   Moderate : 3.8 miles long : 6760ft to 7600ft (change 840ft)
See Canyon Trail #184   -   Difficult : 7 miles long : 6100ft to 7860ft (change 1760ft)
See Spring Trail #185   -   Moderate : 2.5 miles long : 6100ft to 6600ft (change 500ft)
Rim Top Trail #622   -   Moderate : 7.2 miles long : 7550ft to 7620ft (change 70ft)
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