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Spillway Campground - 3 members in 4 triplogs have rated this an average 2.3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jan 09 2026
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 Tempe, AZ
Rim Wanderings, AZ 
Rim Wanderings, AZ
 
Snowshoeing avatar Jan 09 2026
chumleyTriplogs 2,033
Snowshoeing8.64 Miles 984 AEG
Snowshoeing8.64 Miles   6 Hrs   39 Mns   1.34 mph
984 ft AEG
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The first notable snowfall of the season took long enough to arrive, but I couldn't pass up an opportunity to take advantage of it. In somewhat unusual post-storm conditions, the skies cleared but it only got colder, and the wind whipped up hard. Temps registered from 21 to 24 and the breeze probably matched those numbers.

Nonetheless it was an enjoyable day breathing crisp air and trudging through the fresh pow. I always forget how much more effort it is to travel through snow than cruising down a nice desert trail lol. And I still wouldn't trade it for anything!

Despite the dry winter, some light surface flows in the larger drainages, which was a welcome sight.
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Jun 08 2024
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Woods Canyon Lake Trail - Mogollon RimPayson, AZ
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Hiking5.74 Miles 333 AEG
Hiking5.74 Miles   2 Hrs   29 Mns   2.73 mph
333 ft AEG      23 Mns Break
 
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Jun 25 2023
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Woods Canyon Lake Trail - Mogollon RimPayson, AZ
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Hiking13.68 Miles 1,589 AEG
Hiking13.68 Miles   4 Hrs   40 Mns   3.16 mph
1,589 ft AEG      20 Mns Break
 
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Aug 17 2013
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Woods Canyon Lake Trail - Mogollon RimPayson, AZ
Payson, AZ
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BoonemanTriplogs 4,638
Hiking3.40 Miles 278 AEG
Hiking3.40 Miles   1 Hour   5 Mns   3.14 mph
278 ft AEG
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We finally made our way up above the rim for a night of camping, hiking and running (of course). This was my first time to Woods Canyon... I know, I know, what took so long to get up there? Even though it rained off and on Saturday, I'll take 64 degrees and rainy over 112 in Phoenix any day!
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