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Horton Creek Trail #285 - 149 members in 501 triplogs have rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jul 27 2025
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45 female
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 Ahwatukee, AZ
Derrick - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
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Hiking avatar Jul 27 2025
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking9.53 Miles 1,716 AEG
Hiking9.53 Miles   3 Hrs   57 Mns   2.62 mph
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Easy loop today with Janelle and Bruce/Pete/Jonah/whateverhisnameisnow. Headed up Horton first. Saw a few groups of people, but mostly had the trail to ourselves. Some erosion from the fire sort of obscured one turn, but there’s a cairn if you’re paying attention. Took a break at the spring. Watched some barefoot, shirtless guys who were camped near the spring with their dogs and mules.

My first time on this re-routed section of Highline. Definitely not as steep. Noticeable fire damage, and I’m guessing a few spots/corners will see washouts if it ever rains again. Saw a few trail runners, and one guy who asked if we were the ones in the Tremor. Bruce confidently said No. I guess he’s never actually looked at my grey truck before. Saw the shirtless guys again as they rode past us and happily greeted Pete.

Derrick Trail is blah as usual. At least it’s all downhill. Warmer, but at least there was a breeze. We dropped Bruce back off at McDonalds in Payson, found a detour around the worst of the traffic, and had a smooth drive back to the Valley. Good hike with Janelle and Bruce!

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 Far NE Phoenix,
Derrick - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
Derrick - Horton Loop
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 27 2025
The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760
Hiking9.87 Miles 1,579 AEG
Hiking9.87 Miles   3 Hrs   56 Mns   2.66 mph
1,579 ft AEG      13 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
 
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Met up with Linda and her friend Janelle to do the Horton-Derrick Loop. Cool, pleasant temps for our 7:30 start as we made our way clockwise toward the spring. We passed three groups already returning from the spring, plus a campsite with a few mules, dudes, and dogs.

We took in the spring, had a snack, and shared stories about Linda. It was my first time hitting the new reroute in this direction—I still like it. The mules, dudes, and dogs passed us and, for some reason, thought my name was Pete or Joshua?

Derrick drags on, but it's necessary to complete the loop. Temps stayed good all day, with a nice breeze. It was great to finally meet Janelle—and oh yeah, hike with Linda again. On the return, Sunday traffic getting to and through Payson was a total CF.
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 Scottsdale, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
Payson, AZ
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Hiking7.10 Miles 1,222 AEG
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Beautiful hike. Have not hiked recently since the fires. Cool waterfalls and very peaceful.
 
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Derrick - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
Derrick - Horton Loop
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Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
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 Fountain Hills,
Derrick - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
Derrick - Horton Loop
Payson, AZ
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DixieFlyer • Triplogs 1,374
Hiking9.57 Miles 1,608 AEG
Hiking9.57 Miles   4 Hrs   5 Mns   2.50 mph
1,608 ft AEG      15 Mns Break
 
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It had been several years since I have done this hike, so I decided to head up there while there was still a bit of springtime weather.

I parked at the Derrick TH and did the loop CCW.

I thought that the Derrick Trail and the Highline Trail were in great shape and I enjoyed that portion of the hike. The area around Horton Spring was nice, as always. The Horton Creek Trail was rockier than I remembered it and it is in need of some tread work.

It was a nice day to be below the rim.
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May 08 2025
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 Far NE Phoenix,
Derrick - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
Derrick - Horton Loop
Payson, AZ
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The_Eagle • Triplogs 2,760
Hiking9.89 Miles 1,608 AEG
Hiking9.89 Miles   4 Hrs   9 Mns   2.49 mph
1,608 ft AEG      11 Mns Break5 LBS Pack
 
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I joined the giddy Sir Turtle and Superstition Waldo for a hike in the cool country.

Starting at 7:20, the temps were really comfy in the low 50s. That climb up Derrick to meet the Highline is always deceptively steep. The Turtle set the pace and got us to the Highline super quick.

From there, we blew right past the turn for the Promontory Trail. Then we started noticing the Highline had been freshly groomed. Not only that, but looking at the official track, they did a major reroute. Checked online, and it was done in Dec 2024. It cuts out some of the AEG and adds a little mileage. It's actually a pretty nice job of contouring around what we used to go over. It's rerouted all the way to Horton Springs.

At Horton Springs, we hung out for a bit, snapped some photos, and tried to get our $5 from Denny.
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From there, it was an easy 4.5 miles back to the trailhead.

Good times with these less couth boneheads. 68 degrees at the finish.
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May 08 2025
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 AZ
Derrick - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
Derrick - Horton Loop
Payson, AZ
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wallyfrack • Triplogs 1,691
Hiking9.89 Miles 1,608 AEG
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1,608 ft AEG      11 Mns Break
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A nice loop hike near Payson. With these guys it was more like the Derelict loop but there were few witnesses to the antics. The hike up the Derrick trail was in cool temps and you got to satisfy your AEG hunger right off. :sweat:

The trail was in good shape but there was the sticky mud that added some weight to your shoes just to keep you honest. Denny stopped for a short break a few times. Bruce told me breaks were cheaper than a new transmission so something to ponder.

Once on the Highline trail I mentioned having hiked this with Denny back when but didn't remember this section. The section was smooth, flat and rock free. Bruce looked at his GPS and discovered we were on a rerouted section. We stopped at the intersections of the old route and noticed you could see the old trail.

Upon arriving at Horton Spring we checked out the spring of course. Denny developed a fascination with fish and wanted a photo of one in the water. The quest was unsuccessful but killed some time.

From Horton Spring on down we saw some hikers and backpackers coming up. We momentarily took a few wrong turns but found our way back to the car. No silver alert was issued.

It was fun to get out and hike with the boys. Thanks to Denny for driving.


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May 08 2025
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 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Derrick - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
Derrick - Horton Loop
Payson, AZ
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Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652
Hiking9.89 Miles 1,608 AEG
Hiking9.89 Miles   4 Hrs   9 Mns   2.49 mph
1,608 ft AEG      11 Mns Break
 
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Wally and I headed up to where Eagles soar! Bruce, Wally and I hiked the loop counter clockwise. The ground had signs of recent rain with some mud here and there. Nothing bad enough to sink in or harm the trail when we hiked, in my opinion. The climb up Derrek hasn't lessened! :o Once we hit Highline, I thought it leveled off but the climb went on for a little more. :? :D We missed the turn for purgatory so we skipped it today. :o . After being on the Highline for awhile Wally said this part seemed pretty smooth and he didn't remember it from when we hike the whole Highline. He also remembered Booneman saying how rocky it could get when he ran the Zane Grey 50. Well, Booneman will love this section now. Pretty smooth. Turns out Bruce looked at the route and this section was rerouted. I'll miss one nice section of Maples that got bypassed but not the aeg! Once we hit Horton we looked for fish by the footbridge and checked out the spring. We saw two small trout and the spring looked nice as ever. Saw the first hiker of the day after that. Took some pics and a break then headed down Horton Trail. Downhill from here albeit rocky. Checked out the Apple tree on the way out. It had blossoms so maybe some Apples this year. Great loop hike! Along with great weather and company, it made for quite an enjoyable outing! Thanks gentlemen! Like HAZ, you rock!!
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Mar 14 2025
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 Tempe, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
Payson, AZ
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chumley • Triplogs 1,993
Hiking8.01 Miles 1,471 AEG
Hiking8.01 Miles   4 Hrs   2 Mns   2.09 mph
1,471 ft AEG      12 Mns Break
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I don't hike this one very often, but conditions seemed right for it. With the complete lack of winter storms this year, I had forgotten how enjoyable it is to stroll along a mountain stream, listening to the sound of the water as it rushes by the rocks and drops over cascades. It was a great reminder of what I have missed for so many recent months.

In fact, it was unusual to see the intermittent stretch of Horton Creek behaving intermittently in mid-March. Completely dry as the flow recedes underground for the first short stretch of the trail.

There was another vehicle at the trailhead which had spent the night there in the storm. About 3 miles up, I was surprised to encounter 3 spring break students who had spent the night backpacking. The presumed team leader was more jovial about the trip than the others, with one nonverbally communicating that he had just endured an absolutely miserable night! Kudos to these kids for their sense of adventure. Had to be a brutal few hours as the front pushed through the night before!

I lazily made my way to the spring, taking plenty of photos along the way, and just enjoying the opportunity to be outside and enjoy this crisp spring storm morning after a long, dry, winter. I considered a Derrick loop but opted instead to head back downhill.

Temps ranged from 29 at the spring to 34 at the finish, and thick clouds kept the snow from melting, and even provided an occasional unexpected flurry.

There were a few burned out stumps and the ever-present scent of wet ash, but otherwise almost no sign of the fire that the FS attempted to burn here for three straight months. I'm not sure if that's good or bad.
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Aug 23 2024
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 Joined Jan 08 2012
 Mesa, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
Payson, AZ
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Adamd • Triplogs 9
Hiking7.10 Miles 1,222 AEG
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-Trail was packed with people. we parked about 400 ft up Zane Gray Hwy because the parking lot was full.
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Jul 28 2024
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51 male
 Joined Jul 05 2008
 Gilbert, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 28 2024
adenium • Triplogs 697
Hiking7.62 Miles 1,222 AEG
Hiking7.62 Miles   3 Hrs   27 Mns   2.21 mph
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My son wanted to get out of town so we drove up early enough to score a parking spot. He reminded me that it's been five years since we were here last, which is surprising. It doesn't feel like it's been that long. Stopped and rested at the spring and tanked up on water. All around a nice little trip.
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 Mesa, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 20 2024
adilling • Triplogs 402
Hiking9.71 Miles 1,168 AEG
Hiking9.71 Miles   6 Hrs   36 Mns   1.85 mph
1,168 ft AEG   1 Hour   21 Mns Break
 
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With the temps in the valley pushing 115, it’s time to head north. It’s been a while since I’ve hit Horton Creek and decided to have a visit.

My plan was to arrive early 530-6am and hike up the creek directly as much as possible. I was able to do that for most of the way up. The cooler air and soft light really made the creek so serene and beautiful I didn’t hear or see anyone for most of hike in the beginning.

I wanted to do as many long exposure photography as possible and this place offers a non-stop supply of beautiful scenes. One after the other.

As I got closer to the end, I hopped on the actual trail and started up. I started hearing lots of thunder and a growing set of black clouds heading down from, the rim. I decided to turn around and head back via the trail.

Lots of people hiking up and down as I made my way back down.

The weather at the start was nice. High 60’s but humid. Since I was hiking in the creek going up, it was really pleasant. Once I jumped on the trail, I could feel the heat when the sun made it through the clouds. The looming storm blocked the sun a little, but it was humid.

When I made it back to the trailhead, the parking lot was totally full and there were people parked along the road and at the lower trailhead. My trucks dashboard showed 89 degrees when I left. By the time I hit Star Valley, it was over 100. I could feel the broiler oven the closer I got to the valley.

An awesome day in an awesome place.
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Jun 20 2024
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 Joined Jan 30 2011
 Chandler, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 20 2024
JuanJaimeiii • Triplogs 2,400
Hiking7.10 Miles 1,222 AEG
Hiking7.10 Miles   2 Hrs   19 Mns   3.06 mph
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I just did an outback this time. Wanted to make sure I had enough time to get to the Pizza Hut buffet on the way home. Saw lots of columbines up near the spring, which are always my favorite.
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Jun 18 2024
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 phoenix, az
Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
Payson, AZ
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Backpack9.50 Miles 1,500 AEG
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Quick overnight with janie and john
Hiked in about a mile and set up camp
I did a little exploring along the creek and checked out another campsite
Wednesday john and I hiked up to the spring, taking our time
Packed up and hiked out before noon
Trail was busy due to the holiday
Good trip and nice to practice backpacking again
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Jun 18 2024
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 chandler,az
Horton Creek Trail #285Payson, AZ
Horton Creek Trail #285
Payson, AZ
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johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
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Little backpack with my wife and trekkin_gecko along Horton Creek. We found a nice campsite a couple hundred feet off the creek. The second morning Kelly and I hiked up to the spring. We stopped at several places I hadn't checked out before. We saw a fox on the return hike. Relaxing enjoyable trip save the gnats. :)
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May 05 2024
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 phoenix, az
Derrick - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
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trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,660
Hiking9.25 Miles 1,950 AEG
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john and i parked at derrick and walked up the road to horton creek trail
set out around 0700
first time going clockwise on the loop, although i've been up and down horton creek trail a few times
temps in 40s to start, started getting windy near horton springs
lots of water in horton creek
we saw three backpackers coming out and a couple other hikers
starting this direction cuts down on the number of people encountered
quite a few people camping along the creek
we took a few photos and spent some time wandering around the springs area
some ups and downs on highline and an easy downhill on derrick to finish the loop
saw just eight people on these trails
mid 60s by the time we finished
very windy
everything was nice and green
we timed this hike so that we would roll into payson at 1100 when the thai restaurant opens
home by 1300
pretty nice morning john, thanks!
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 chandler,az
Derrick - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
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Hiking9.25 Miles 1,950 AEG
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Kelly has been hankering for Derrick-Horton for a couple weeks now, so I gave in.
Nice and cool when we got started. A bit breezy morphing into windy conditions as the day moved along.
Quite a few campers along the creek per usual. Not many on the trails while we passed through.
Lots of water in the creek. Very pretty. Good hike. Thanks Kelly. :)
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Hiking12.54 Miles 3,331 AEG
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More challenging loop with the delightful Promontory Butte addon. Trails are somewhat ragged with deadfall as compared to normal. Rating this loop four stars or higher is a stretch considering it's mostly forest bathing (like the overrated Cabin Loop). All the unnecessary cairns that were along the rim are gone. Apparently the COHPing crowd is as strange as P1K peakers.
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 Ahwatukee, AZ
Derrick - Horton LoopPayson, AZ
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Hiking avatar Apr 27 2024
LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking9.82 Miles 1,963 AEG
Hiking9.82 Miles   4 Hrs   24 Mns   2.30 mph
1,963 ft AEG      8 Mns Break
 
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Got started from the Derrick trailhead around 0830. 46 degrees, cloudy, light drizzle—my definition of delightful. Headed up Horton Creek trail. Saw a few runners, doing I think the Zane Grey run. Saw several groups of backpackers. Trail is in good shape, as usual. Lots of water flowing in the creek.

Headed south on Highline. Saw more runners, and a few backpackers. The occasional drizzle switched to graupel, which Jill had never heard of. I would think a Canadian would be familiar with all the frozen forms of precipitation, but what do I know?

Easy descent down Derrick. Heavier graupel. Muddy trail. Finished up just before 1300. 44 degrees—even better. Nice loop, good day.

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