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Sinkhole Trail #511 - Canyon Point Sinkhole, AZ

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Difficulty 0.5 of 5
Distance One Way 0.75 miles
Trailhead Elevation 7,622 feet
Elevation Gain 54 feet
Accumulated Gain 57 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 0.94
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Sun  5:59am - 6:46pm
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🔥 2002 Rodeo-Chediski Fire233.5 mi**



 Likely In-Season!
This well-marked walk to a sinkhole is a very nice hike. The hike starts within the spacious Canyon Point campground. The trail goes through the pine forest, through a fence, and into a more dense pine forest. After a short amount of flat hiking, the edge of the sinkhole is sighted.


Be sure to follow the trail into the sinkhole itself, as the forest in this area has a very magical feel to it. There is all manner of lush greenery here, including elusive ferns. At the bottom are some tree stumps that make for nice chairs to relax and reflect on this peaceful place.
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    To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take HWY-87 North toward Payson. Once in Payson, take HWY-260 East towards Heber. After 36 miles of driving, make a right at the signed turnoff to Canyon Point Campground. Take the B camping loop and keep an eye on your right for the trailhead.

    Note: The trailhead is a little tricky to find as it is buried inside a large campground.
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