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Derrick Trail - Horton Loop, AZ
2012-04-10       16 by evanshiker
 
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Derrick Trail - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
 
Hiking8.00 Miles          
1,600 ft AEG   
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Did this loop Tuesday since it sounded much cooler than valley hiking - and it was delightful, high 60s, low 70s. Did the loop counterclockwise. The last time I did the loop there was a lot of deadfall on the Highline trail. But both the Derrick and Highline have had some recent, and much needed, maintenance. It was much appreciated.

I had forgotten how "un-level" the Highline trail is. There is a lot of up-and-down, being particularly steep in portions. The loop is a good workout along with a pleasant, quiet, forest experience. The springs and the start of Horton creek provide one of many jewels among the many scenic spots in AZ - and it is close. Left Mesa at 6 am and was hiking by 8 am, with a stop for coffee at the MacDonalds in Payson.
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To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace. -- Publius Cornelius Tacitus (56 AD – 117 AD)
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