Camping Flatiron, South Rim Canyons, other overnighers?

[surfer349]

Hey guys,

So I'm back on the trail after a broken collarbone in July/August. I'm pissed because I missed all the hot weather and had some trips planned to canyons and water around Payson. Anyway, I'm trying to find some good fall hikes to do with the Fiancee. We have all the gear, are experienced, just don't know where to go.

I've got a few specific questions and then a general question:
1. Is there camping at the top of Flatiron (http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=45)? I'd love to hike up it and camp at the top, but I just don't know. Anyone do this before?
2. How about hiking around the South Rim Canyons, with all the water? I was going to do White Box/Hanging Gardens over the summer before the injury. Is it just too damn cold now unless we both wear wetsuits? Any cool stuff like this for fall/winter hiking?
3. Any recommendations for cool 1 or 2 night trips around the Phoenix area? I've heard about going on a a overnight around the Superstitions. I guess, I'm just looking for something different than just driving up to a campsite in a car. Maybe a cool hike in/camp/hike out.

What do you think, HAZ elders?

[nonot]

You probably saw a coatimundi. Feel free to fill out a triplog, it's how most people inform others of the trail conditions, rather than the forum.

Hope you enjoyed it!

[Tough_Boots]

We also saw some interesting animal: a lemur looking animal, with a long prehensile tail, snout, maybe the size of a small dog.

that's a coatimundi

[chumley]

@surfer349
Pretty sure you saw a coatimundi. Cool find!

It would be great if you posted most of that detail in a triplog rather than the forum (see Forum Guideline #4) ... looking forward to reading more about your trip and maybe even seeing a few photos?!

Glad you had a good intro to the Supes!

[outdoor_lover]

A Coatimundi! Nice Sighting! http://hikearizona.com/photo.php?ZIP=463224