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| Hiking | 2.70 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 2.70 Miles | 2 Hrs | | 1.35 mph |
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| no partners | | | This hike starts at E Phoenix Str & Promontory Way and hikes along the ridge line / hill tops and ends at a high rock outcropping with might be the best 360 views in Payson. There is no trail per se, though my repeated hiking has worn a weak track which has been reinforced by deer & elk. Just head for the next hill top (there are 4 or 5 depending on your count!) The GPS track uses part of "Phoenix Street Loop - Payson" to circumvent the first up and down hill, turning left on PATS Round Valley to the saddle, then turning right and 'head for the hills!' The destination has rock climbing opportunities and long straight-down 'the end' falls. All sweat equity is rewarded by unbelievable views, sunrises and sunsets. Throw in red rock, marble and travertine outcroppings, and a Native American look-out and what more could one ask? This last peak / hill is also at the end of the fire break. Though 2 more peaks loom before Hells Gate, proceeding is somewhat futile unless wearing leather chaps - if the cactus doesn't get you, the Cat's Claw will! |
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