WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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Directions
Road
To City Creek Trailhead From Highway 87 in Payson, take Main Street west. Pavement ends after a couple miles, and road becomes FR 406. About 9 miles from end of pavement, City Creek trailhead and parking are on right. If you come to a ranch house and out buildings beside the road, you've gone about a quarter mile too far.
From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) - 97.0 mi, 2 hours 11 mins From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) - 195 mi, 3 hours 41 mins From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) - 116 mi, 2 hours 41 mins