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Rock Crossing Campground - 1 member in 3 triplogs has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jun 25 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Rock Crossing Trail #18A - Blue RidgePayson, AZ
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 25 2025
trekkin_geckoTriplogs 4,660
Hiking7.53 Miles 1,463 AEG
Hiking7.53 Miles   2 Hrs   44 Mns   2.79 mph
1,463 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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john and janie invited me on a camping trip near blue ridge reservoir
we had lunch at thai station on the way
found a nice spot at rock crossing campground
after setting up camp and relaxing all afternoon, john thought it would be fun to start a hike at 1830
we walked from the campground to rock crossing trailhead
this took longer than we thought but decided to see how far we could get
short descent down 18A
the first crossing was dry
uphill on 18B to a pumping station, then a short stretch on a forest service road and a drop into a canyon
part of this trail was hard to find and there were a few downed trees adding to the fun
we arrived at the dry lakebed and decided if we tried to hike 18C we would be returning in full dark
as it was, we needed headlamps once back at the pumping station
easy enough following the trail, but the road walk uphill got a little long
good star viewing
nice to have a bit of adventure
saw one elk and no one else
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 chandler,az
Rock Crossing Trail #18A - Blue RidgePayson, AZ
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 25 2025
johnlpTriplogs 5,208
Hiking7.53 Miles 1,463 AEG
Hiking7.53 Miles   2 Hrs   44 Mns   2.79 mph
1,463 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
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First hike as part of our three night stay at Rock Crossing campground near Blue Ridge reservoir.
Our goal was to hike Rock Crossing trail segments 18A, 18B, & 18C. We got an early evening start following the drive up from the valley and setting up camp.
Darkness did not take long to descend upon our little adventure. We completed the first two segments, but turned around after A&B as it was almost dark at that point. Most of the return hike was in the dark.
Interesting hike. We decided to try again to finish the whole thing on our last morning before returning home.
Saw an elk and lots of cool rock formations on the hike. Worthy destination. :)
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Sep 12 1999
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 Joined Jul 28 2004
 Scottsdale, AZ
Blue Ridge - AZT #27Payson, AZ
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 12 1999
mazatzalTriplogs 1,347
Hiking9.00 Miles 900 AEG
Hiking9.00 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   1.93 mph
900 ft AEG      50 Mns Break
 
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Rock Crossing CG to Battleground Ridge (FR123).
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