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Hellsgate 37 ( North ) to Tonto Creek, AZ

	2024-03-28
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Hellsgate 37 ( North ) to Tonto Creek

Payson, AZ

Hellsgate 37 ( North ) to Tonto Creek

Payson, AZ

Hiking	14.42 Miles	3,247 AEG

Hiking	14.42 Miles	8 Hrs 5 Mns	2.05 mph
	3,247 ft AEG	1 Hour 2 Mns Break

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Hell's Gate Trail #37

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I decided to head to the Hellsgate Wilderness today and hike down to Hellsgate -- this was the 5th or 6th time that I have done this hike.

There was more water in Salt Lick Canyon than I have seen in the past -- without waterproof footwear you'll get your socks and feet wet in some of the numerous creek crossings in this canyon.

Not surprisingly, there was lots of water flowing in Hellsgate at the confluence of Tonto Creek and Haigler Creek. It was a nice place to stop for lunch before making the climb back out.

I did not see anyone on the hike today, which wasn't too surprising for a weekday.

This is not an easy out-and-back hike -- about 70% of the elevation gain is on the way back.

Named place

Named place [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] El Grande Tank Haigler Creek Hellsgate Wilderness Mazatzal Mountains Mogollon Rim Mount Ord Salt Lick Canyon Tonto Creek

Wildflowers Observation Isolated
I saw some phlox, wiry lotus, and manzanita blooming; but that was about it. It is a bit early for flowers in this area.

	El Grande Tank	76-100% full	76-100% full
	El Grande Tank was full

	Salt Lick Canyon	Heavy flow	Heavy flow
	You'll need waterproof shoes to keep your socks and feet dry on many of the water crossings of the creek in Salt Lick Canyon

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