Horton Creek Trail #285 is the most popular day hike in the area. Horton Creek Trail 285 - This trail follows treads along Horton Creek, past waterfalls and winds through magnificent stands of pine.Great for loop hikes . We started out early enough on Horton (6 am) that we only saw one other hiker on the trail, and then once we got on the Highline Trail we didn't see anyone. Stay along the water as much as you can for the beautiful sights. The latter half when you get the to creek is absolutely gorgeous. If you hike Horton Creek first, make sure to turn right at the end. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking. This was fun and beautiful. I started with that path. I’m glad I did it but I think keeping it to out and back would have been more enjoyable overall. Overall wonderful experience. We saw plenty of places to rest along the way if you need to. 11-Feb-2020 (Thursday) All distances were measured from my GPS track. Beware of the sometimes predictable weather and have your rain jacket at the ready- especially in the summer. The Horton Creek Trail to its end at the Highline Trail is just over three miles long. We will stop for a rest and lunch break at the spring. I didn’t go all the way to the top because it was super steep and I struggled to find the trial to get up there! Beautiful trail... fall foliage just poppin' in pockets along the way. It finally sauntered away. it was beautiful. 101 51 34. Time. I did see many fresh animal tracks in the snow, some of which I believe were bear tracks (Especially in the Highline trail). Great area to combine other trails to form a loop hike. Did this loop clockwise starting at 8:00am in late May. Horton Creek Trail is a 13.4 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Payson, Arizona that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. Beautiful scenery. Moderate. Retrace your steps back to the Horton and Seneca Creek Trail intersection and continue following the Seneca Creek Trail in the other direction by crossing the Seneca Creek. 8.27 mi. The Highline Trail coming back from Horton Creek starts out absolutely gorgeous. Merge right onto AZ-270. Scenery and fall colors were amazing, particularly at the Creek. Plenty of ups and downs. Lots of wildlife, including a black rattlesnake so keep a look out while hiking at higher elevations. Started late and spent too much time at the Creek to view the fall colors and did not complete the last 0.6 mile. Nearby trails (Map) Arizona Sedona - A.B. We only hiked about a mile in, but enjoyed the quiet of the woods and the relatively unoccupied trail. That's why Segers Trail has been thoughtfully designed with private outdoor amenities and low maintenance living. Star Va…, AZ . Beautiful place. Segers Trail. The spring runs year around. Parking was very full but luckily got a spot. The distance on Highline to the Horton Creek crossing is 0.4 miles, the distance from the creek to the beginning of Derrick Trail is 2.9 miles and the distance on Derrick to the parking lot is 2.2 miles. If I went again, I’d start at Derrick & end at Horton. March hiking on a weekday is fabulous. The spring runs year around. Horton Creek Loop Mogollon Rim October 17, 2020 by Li Li GPS Map by Tom Simonick: Trailblazers ready to hike. I only hiked up 15 minutes and then back down. I'm just a beginner hiker and was able to do the hike. I've done this trail. Encountered a black bear on the Derrick Trail, about 40 yards away. If you park in the parking lot you have to go back across the bridge and into the campsite to access it. We had one follow us for a while. Boyce Thompson Arboretum; Sedona, Arizona. Both Horton Creek and Tonto Creek have trout. Young (Hiking) Cathedral Loop - Sedona (Hiking) Arizona Sedona - Broken Arrow Loop … Most of the trail is rocky and hard to get good stable purchases. Fun trail, perfect weather and no complaints! This loop offers a lot of Arizona high country variety of foliage and terrain. Early on a weekday morning the kids and I pulled into the Derrick Trailhead near Christopher Creek, one of only three vehicles parked in the normally busy lot. An all-day loop hike is possible by taking Derrick Trail and Highline Trail, then going north on Highline Trail 31 to Horton Spring: Follow Horton Creek Trail 285 back to Upper Tonto Campground. Horton Creek Trail, Highline Trail, and Derrick Trail Loop is a 9.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Payson, Arizona that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. I wanted to camp near the creek and needed the water to filter. Lots of places to have a picnic or just hangout! Only knocked one star because it is easy to get off trail....so be super careful and use the map on this app!! Horton Creek Loop Hike Tonto National Forest, AZ September 11, 2005. beautiful scenery! The trail ends at Highline Trail #31. Gorgeous area. Download. StevieValdez. Very steep but some great views. Beutiful greenery throughout and crystal clear water running alongside the trail (looks good enough to drink — DON’T do it tho). Highly recommend. Cool weather and we saw not a single person! The spring-fed waters stay crystal clear year-round and create chilly winds near its … My dog, Duke, was the MVP!! Would definitely recommend if you’re in the area. Think of the Rim as a huge sponge, and Horton Spring is the faucet. Residents are sure to enjoy the pool and cabana, community pond, walking trails, and more! Gorgeous trail! Horton and Highline trails were covered in snow but still easy enough to navigate. Yes. Africa. Great hike. Fourth time on the Horton creek trail, second time completing this loop, first time in 4-6 inches of snow. It was a great hike. Beyond the north end of the trail, water gushes out of the ground, forming Horton Spring. If I had to redo it, I would start on the Derrick trail so I can have the shade and cold water from Horton Creek on the latter part of the hike. Absolutely gorgeous area and hike. When you get to the spring at the end, continue up the hill - here you see the water coming off the mountain that flows down into the spring. It is a gradual 1200-foot climb from the trailhead. The only bummer is the Derrick trail itself, at least for running on tired legs. Gallery contains 72 photos. I decided to turn around. Loved this loop. We did it backwards starting at Derrick trail and ending at Horton creek. It's definitely a moderate hike, Beautiful scenery and multiple environments. Hiked early in the morning right after it had snowed a lot overnight. Started at Horton, then ended up going the wrong way on highline (so basically when you see a sign for highline, do not follow it... go the opposite way - which was to the right). Derrick looks like Sedona, red dirt and pinon juniper with plentiful red trunk manzanita trees, some are the biggest and oldest I have ever seen. Follow the stream for about 0.5 miles and come to a campsite where you can stay the night. 1,742 ft. 6,882 ft. 1,742 ft. 5,466 ft. Payson, AZ. Was beautiful and serene. Login. The second half of the loop enters a more Sedona-esque terrain, with little shade and the trail is more rocky and loose making it difficult to run on. Overview. The trail with course the creek for another 2 mi with some rocky parts on the old wagon trail, but the grade is easy. The trail is out and back, with the trail leading to the head of Horton Creek where the spring literally comes right out of the side of the mountain. Like Mother Nature’s “water cooler”, Horton Spring gushes cold, crystal-clear water and chilly air year-round. Packed up and started out by 7:30 and didn't see another soul until 10 AM near the Derrick trail head. See my September 11, 2005 Horton Creek Loop Hike Gallery for photos from a previous on this same loop. Coordinates 880 Uploaded November 6, 2019 Recorded November 2019. See Canyon Horton Springs Loop 14.4 mi 23.2 km • 2,962' Up 902.8 m Up • 2,962' Down 902.74 m Down. Then once back at the creek I ran east on the Highline trail and down the Derrick trail. Arizona Office of Tourism, 2702 N. 3rd St., Suite 4015 , Phoenix, AZ, 85004, Phone: 888-520-3434, Fax: 602-240-5432, mfioritt@pni.com hiked in and camped for the night before hiking out the next morning. However, I could not figure out where the trail continued to make it the loop with Derrick. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=35613&actid=50. I set up camp about 3 miles in near the creek. Arizona Trails Payson, Arizona. Horton Creek Hiking Trail This 3.5-mile hike (seven miles round trip) follows along Horton Creek, a bubbling, blissfully cool creek. Spectacular view at the top!! Cascades and waterfall were perfect. At D.R. The surrounding areas of the trail are very clean and the trail itself is wide with an attractive mix of meadows and dense foliage throughout the trail. Not busy during the week. Explore Touristlink . Easy to follow the path. Beautiful hike with lots of diverse terrains. Once on the trail, travel until you pass through a gate. Carrying bear spray would be smart, though I didn't carry it. 10/17/2020 Great Saturday morning hike. Here the trail turns right and begins a short half-mile climb to Horton Spring. Facebook; Twitter; Email; directions Driving Directions. Excellent views and rewarded w the Horton Springs at the end point. The trail is easy to follow, fairly flat except for a gradual hill towards the turn around point of the hike and follows a beautiful creek known as Horton Creek. Lots of picturesque spots along the creek. constant sound of water flowing and hike wasnt difficult. The last 1 mile to the Mogollon Rim was very steep. Highline is a darker and denser forest, fog and mossy trees, steep for 30 minutes or so, nice views up high. At the trail confluence of Horton spring and Highline, cross the river and then turn hard right over the large downed tree to catch highline (to left is the spring trail). Destinations; Tours and Packages; Members; Join. Only problem I had is finding the trail head. The left fork is the official trail and you’re more likely to encounter other hikers on this route. Horton Creek – Highline – Derrick Loop; Promontory; Bear Canyon Lake; Babe Haught to Knoll Lake; Knoll Lake Loop; Pinetop - Greer, Arizona. This was the first trail we backpacked! Wonderful diverse loop trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. When I got to where the trail splits and you could do the loop, I took it. Kilimanjaro Maasai Mara Cape Town Serengeti Marrakech Zanzibar Cairo Ngorongoro Victoria Falls Amboseli Gorilla Trekking. The "puzzle piece" bark of Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa). The trail with course the creek for another 2 mi with some rocky parts on the old wagon trail, but the grade is easy. Author. Beautiful views. 260 to Forest Road 289. Normally I hike alone but I hiked this trail with a buddy and we kept talking throughout the hike so as to not sneak up of them. Did this hike about 2 weeks ago. Such a beautiful clump to the spring just past the confluence with the Highline trail. Fish Hatchery to Knoll Lake via Babe Haught Trail, Military Sinkhole, Rim Lakes Vista and Highline Loop, Mogollon Rim and Woods Canyon Lake MTB Loop [CLOSED], Horton Creek Trail, Highline Trail, and Derrick Trail Loop. Toggle navigation. Great for kids and dogs too. My Garmin clocked the mileage right at 10 miles even though this says 10.4. Horton Creek Trail was beautiful terrain for running. Derrick trail was more rocky and muddy. By going backwards we only ran into a handful of people the entire time until we got to Horton! The trail ends at Highline Trail #31. based on 7 tracks & routes | | DIFFICULT #10 hike out of 40 in | DIFFICULT. A must trail to complete because of this beautiful place next to the creek that's running all the way through. Horton Creek Trail #285 Hike Oct 19, 2013 - Part 3 of 4 - Duration: 10:21. I had started too late, so ended up needing to turn back. GPX; KML 10.4 mi. We had cool wet weather, hiked at a strong pace with short breaks, took 5 hours, 9.4 miles, an easy hike with some moderate sections. 11:35 . With its off-the-beaten path charm, beautiful nature parks, and abundance of walking and running trails, this is the perfect place to call home. Highline goes both ways and sign points to the left. A Romain 17 views. After lunch we will hike the scenic Horton Creek Trail for 3.5 miles back to the trailhead. up highline, elevated & came back down. Drive 16 miles to Nf-289 on the left. Length 8.3 miElevation gain 2431 ftRoute type Out & back Horton Creek Trail . The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. It looked at us for over a minute, while we loudly told it to go away and kept the bear spray ready. The confluence is well marked but the sign only faces towards the Derrick trail, as if you were coming up that. We arrived early and came back just before 12pm. Fun hike along the creek, then turned This is the turn off for the Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery. Watch out for poison ivy and oat right along the trail on the Horton Creek stretch. YouTube attached shows the fall colors taken along the trail. Horton Creek Trail – Yellow Section. Gallery last updated: 9/24/2005 . The cows are fun to have on the trail with you. We loved it! Fall colors and the leaves falling in the late afternoon sun were picturesque. Easy for beginners and fun for experienced individuals. Always very pretty there! Beautiful trail with a lot of different sights - cliffs, forest, streams, meadows, and terrain similar to Sedona! The easy Horton Creek Hiking Trail follows the banks of beautiful, spring-fed Horton Creek (to its fresh water source). Recommend doing it counter clockwise so you get the creek at the end. We were able to camp right along the creek and listen to the water at night. The fall colors were perfect and the trail and temps were great. Was fairly crowded but still plenty of space. The trail drops quickly into Horton Creek. Star Va…, AZ. The trail starts at Upper Tonto Creek Campground and travels along Horton Creek. The loop part of the trail was less shaded and not quite as pretty as walking along the creek. https://youtu.be/Scyc_Y4vnUM. Horton Creek Trail #285 Loop. The 0.4 mile section from 0.8 mile to 0.4 mile to the end of the out trail gains 1150ft elevation., And ended up on this path. Horton, we believe community development is more than building beautiful and affordable homes- it's about bringing people together. Now Selling Phase 2! Difficulty – Moderate. After hiking the Highline Trail for two miles we begin a steep descent into the headwaters of Horton Creek. A couple of times we lost the trail because it's not well marked but we found our way back no problem. I went clockwise and think I may have liked it better counterclockwise. Not a hard hike at all. Because of Wednesday’s forest fire, I almost canceled the hike. RECOMMENDED ROUTE Mazatzal Peak Loop 15.1 mi 24.4 km • 2,868' Up 874.13 m Up • 2,841' Down 865.98 m Down. The trail begins at the eastern end of the campground. Did this loop clockwise. A view of the Derrick Trail shortly after its start from the Upper Tonto Creek Campground. This was a lovely trail going along the creek. Would love to do this one again. particularly at the Creek. It was a chilly night and very windy but had a nice secluded and protected spot. Distance 5 hrs 7 min. Hiked clockwise on the loop. Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja sp.). The trail with then evolve into a larger path along the west side of the creek and at.25 mi you will come to an old fence and turnstile. Hike was challenging without being hard ! Bugs, butterflies and dragonflies all over. Category Hiking; Posted August 23, 2020; by Jacob Emerick. Follow Horton Creek Trail #285 for your return down Horton Creek. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. To reach Horton Springs you will continue on Highline Trail for about 300 feet and to your right you will see this unusual spring gushing from the side of the rim. Horton Creek Trail is a 8.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Payson, Arizona that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. file_download GPX/KML . RECOMMENDED ROUTE Cabin Loop Trail 18.2 mi 29.2 km • 2,395' Up 729.94 m Up • 2,401' Down 731.69 m Down. I then took the left side trail up past the waterfall as this trail the connects way up with the rim road. Horton Spring is an unusually large spring. Make sure you bring good boots! Perhaps next time I run this counter clockwise so that my legs are fresh when tackling these rocks. 7:00 am Depart Carpool Location 8:30 am Hike Start from Derrick Trailhead (directions below) Hike Route: Derrick Trail/Highline Trail/Horton Creek Loop Trail Hike Description: We will start from the Derrick Trailhead and find our way to the beginning of the trail that is East of the Parking lot. Had lunch by the bridge and the creek. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The Horton Creek Trail starts off a little rubbly then smoothes out nicely into a packed dirt trail a few hundred meters into the hike. This Horton Creek Loop Hike is about an 8 mile counter-clockwise loop hike below the Mogollon Rim, using the Derrick Trail and the Highline Trail to reach Horton Spring and then using the Horton Creek Trail to return to the trailhead near the Upper Tonto Creek Campground. A nice varied-terrain hiking loop but if I were to run it again I would stick to Horton Creek out and back. Discover The Trails at Rock Creek located in the heart of Happy Valley, Oregon. Squirrel Springs; Superior, Arizona. It is a touch of bliss – especially in the midst of Arizona’s hot Summers. It was rigorous, but doable. Would definitely recommend. Broom Snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae). This is a gradual 4 mile descent, pretty exposed to sun, so i advise taking this loop trail clockwise in warm weather to avoid climbing up Derrick. To reach Horton Springs you will continue on Highline Trail for about 300 feet and to your right you will see this unusual spring gushing from the side of the rim. This trail starts at Upper Tonto Creek Campground and follows Horton Creek, past waterfall, lush colonies of roses, wild grape, ferns and strawberries cover the forest floor when the trail gets close to the creek. At.75 mi the trail forks. Rugged trail. I am not in shape in any way. My recording didn't kick in right away. beautiful scenery and not crowded! Horton Spring Loop via Horton Creek Trail #285 and Highline Trail #31 14. We went further up past the beginning of the creek. More like 11 miles from car back to car. The trail starts in the Upper Tonto Creek Campground. When I came to the really steep part of the trail where you can go up and look out, I realized I would also have to come back down and didn’t feel I’d be all that safe since I was alone. There was a good mixture of sunny and shade spots. This is a good hike for families with children and pets. Due to arriving later in the afternoon I hiked this clockwise. loved hearing the water the whole time. Highline trail was slippery in some areas with the snow. Horton Creek Trail is a 8.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Payson, Arizona that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. Day 2: (6.8 miles) To start your day continue going south on the Seneca Creek Trail for 1.2 miles. But the varied terrain is nice, and certainly interesting. A tour of a Ponderosa Pine Forest Once we accomplished crossing the partially frozen Horton Creek, we had a leisurely "walk in the woods". Did about 6.5 miles the first day and the rest the second day. The spring is 3.3 miles from the trailhead. Pretty challenging considering the first 4 miles is all uphill and hardly any shade but it’s a good workout if that’s what you are seeking. I personally preferred adding in Highline and Derrick over taking Horton back. Beautiful trail, easy to follow and the creek was flowing and icy cold! Bring bear spray if you do this one. Directions from Payson: Travel east on Hwy. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. It becomes rocky and there are less maple trees and pine trees. https://www.mapquest.com/us/arizona/horton-creek-trail-367282181 We enjoyed ascending a wide path through pine covered ground. I was initially just going to do the out and back Horton Creek Trail map. This trail follows treads along Horton Creek past waterfalls and winds through magnificent stands of pine. There are plenty of entertainment options for the entire family including Clackamas Town Center shopping mall, movie theater, aquatic park and many nearby dining options! ... Dixie Loop Wildflower Hike - Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, 1 of 4 - Duration: 11:35. terrain. super easy hike, with lots of beautiful trees and animals... 10/10 would go again, Fish Hatchery to Knoll Lake via Babe Haught Trail, Horton Creek Trail, Highline Trail, and Derrick Trail Loop, Military Sinkhole, Rim Lakes Vista and Highline Loop, Mogollon Rim and Woods Canyon Lake MTB Loop [CLOSED], https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=35613&actid=50. Didn't see anyone else the entire time and there was only one other parked car at the trailhead. It is an 8-mile down and back that showcases beautiful Horton Creek and its waterfalls among the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the world. Horton Creek was beautiful, nice flow of water with many small falls and mature ponderosa and fir trees. This is a more scenic and bit more strenuous loop hike to the spring, taking in the Derrick Trail, part of the Highline Trail, and the Horton Creek Trail.After parking the cars near Upper Tonto Creek Campground follow the Derrick Trail and hike gently uphill for 1.4 miles through the rim country to the Highline Trail junction. Some parts of trail not very clearly marked, so use the map. Horton-Derrick Loop. Horton Creek Trail, Highline Trail, and Derrick Trail Loop is a 9.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Payson, Arizona that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. Horton Creek Trail #285 Loop . The decline is a pretty nice steady decline, so no knee killer there. Directions to the Horton Creek Trail If you're coming from Phoenix, drive two hours up the AZ-87. DId the trail on this past Saturday. Cows and Horton Creek on the first part, Highline is the difficult part when climbing at elevation and Derrick reminds me of a rocky Sedona terrain. [photo by Quy] front: Quy, Li,, Randall Tom: middle: Dave, Michael, Kevin, Lin: back: Tish, Heather, Ken, Ted: Randall [photo by Li] Horton Creek is one of my favorite hikes in Payson. Lush colonies of roses, wild grape, poison ivy, ferns and strawberries cover the forest floor when the trail veers close to the creek. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking. share Share . It was nice to have a little change in scenery from the Horton Creek Trail. My toddler was able to do most of it. We hiked it on a wednesday and only meet about 12 other people on the trail. This fun and flowing trail follows the beautiful Horton Creek to Horton Spring. First time backpacking. link Copy Link. 2,431 ft. Elev Gain. The loop is not much more difficult than the more common Horton Creek out and back, a bit steep and more feisty, but it is very pleasant and it does offer some solitude before reaching the very popular Horton Spring. 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