Hellsgate 37 ( North ) to Tonto Creek Photoset • LindaAnn • 2024-11-08 • HikeArizona.COM

Hellsgate 37 ( North ) to Tonto Creek, AZ

	2024-11-08
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Hellsgate 37 ( North ) to Tonto Creek

Payson, AZ

Hellsgate 37 ( North ) to Tonto Creek

Payson, AZ

Hiking	14.46 Miles	3,131 AEG

Hiking	14.46 Miles	7 Hrs 17 Mns	2.24 mph
	3,131 ft AEG	49 Mns Break

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Hellsgate trail was Bruce’s suggestion for sort of a last minute hike. I’d never done this one, so it sounded good to me. Bruce assured me the hike would start off downhill. After we’d gained 1000’, the trail did in fact start to go downhill.

The trail was a little vague in places, and we managed to get some bonus aeg due to not paying attention. The only truly steep part was the final descent down to the creek. Loose rock added to the fun.

Took a nice break by the water. Then we headed back uphill. The steep part was slow going, but seemed to be over fairly quickly. The rest of the climb out went smoothly. We ate lunch near the tank. Temps were wonderful for the day, with a nice breeze at times. I wore a jacket for the first mile or so, but was fine in just a shirt after that. Saw some turkeys near the trailhead, some ducks at the tank, and evidence of other wildlife along the trail. Good hike and a good workout.

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[ checklist ] Hells Gate Hellsgate Wilderness

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