Outdoor Recreation Near Payson, Arizona

Half Moon Trail, Gila

Arizona's longest trail at 18.41 miles crosses desert-adapted terrain with 30 bird species and 4 wildflower types in very dry conditions. Spring and fall...

Redrock Trail, Gila

Redrock is a moderate 1-mile Arizona trail with moderate crowd levels, hosting 30 bird species and 4 wildflower types. Spring, summer, and fall access...

Barnhardt Trail, Gila

Barnhardt extends 5.90 miles through moderate terrain in Arizona's warm climate averaging 61.3°F with minimal 18.5 inches annual precipitation. The trail...

Donahue Trail, Gila

Arizona's longest trail at 17.06 miles, this moderate route maintains moderate solitude with excellent bird-watching potential—30 species are documented....

Sandy Saddle Trail, Gila

Arizona's 3-mile moderate dirt trail provides moderate solitude and decent scenery. Wildlife includes 30 bird species and 4 wildflower varieties across...

Mescal Ridge, Gila

Arizona's 3.10-mile Mescal Ridge Trail provides moderate seclusion with decent photographic appeal. 30 bird species and wildflowers populate the route,...

Derrick Spur Trail, Gila

Derrick Spur stretches just 0.90 miles through Arizona's moderate terrain. Thirty bird species and four wildflower varieties characterize the landscape....

Myrtle Trail, Gila

Arizona's 1.38-mile moderate trail traverses dry terrain with moderate crowds and wildlife viewing. The route remains accessible during spring, summer,...

Pine View Trail, Gila

Arizona's PINE VIEW Trail measures 0.7 miles with moderate difficulty, featuring 30 bird species and 4 wildflower species. Spring through fall visitors...

Horton Creek Trail, Gila

Arizona's 3.8-mile Horton Creek Trail traverses native dirt with moderate difficulty. Spring through fall visiting is optimal, with 30 bird species and...

Derrick Trail, Gila

Arizona's Derrick trail covers 2.20 miles of natural terrain with moderate difficulty. Thirty bird species and four wildflower types thrive in the mild...

Oak Spring Trail, Gila

Arizona's Oak Spring Trail spans 3.74 miles at moderate difficulty with reasonable solitude and pleasant scenery throughout. The route supports 30 bird...

Turkey Springs Trail, Gila

Arizona's Turkey Springs trail is an extensive 10.75-mile route at moderate difficulty through moderately populated landscape. Thirty bird species and...

East Webber Trail, Gila

Arizona's East Webber covers 3.1 miles with moderate seclusion and pleasant climate (53.2°F annual average). Thirty bird species and four wildflower...

West Webber Trail, Gila

Arizona's 2.2-mile West Webber Trail offers seasonal access with moderate solitude. The route showcases decent scenery and bird diversity without bear...

Houston Brothers Trail, Coconino

Arizona's Houston Brothers trail extends 7.14 miles across moderate dirt terrain with 30 bird species and wildflowers. Spring, summer, and fall access...

Good Enough Trail, Gila

Arizona's 0.60-mile route offers moderate solitude with 30 bird species in mild 54°F conditions. Spring, summer, and fall all work well for this...

Pocket Trail, Gila

Pocket Trail covers 6.59 Arizona miles with moderate difficulty and moderate crowds. Thirty bird species and wildflowers attract spring-through-fall...

Hell's Gate Trail, Gila

Arizona's 10.1-mile Hell's Gate stretches across dry terrain with 30 bird species and wildflower presence under perpetually mild conditions. Spring...

North Peak Trail, Yavapai

This 10.25-mile Arizona trail follows moderate dirt terrain across spring, summer, and fall. North Peak supports diverse bird populations with thirty...

Geronimo Trail, Gila

Arizona's moderate 3.16-mile Geronimo trail traverses dry landscape with natural soil footing. Spring through fall offers the best conditions for spotting...

Brush Trail, Gila

This moderate 4.2-mile Arizona trail features diverse bird life across a dirt surface. Visit during spring through fall when temperatures average near...

Houston Mesa Campground, Gila

This Arizona campground near Payson provides moderate solitude with 30 bird species. Best in spring through fall, it features decent scenery and a mild...

Ponderosa Group Campground (W, 1mi), Gila

Ponderosa Group Camp in Arizona near Sun Valley hosts 30 bird species and 4 wildflower varieties, with spring through fall as the best seasons.

Ponderosa Group Campground (E, 1mi), Gila

Ponderosa Group Campground in Arizona offers three-season access with 30 bird species present. The location provides moderate solitude amid decent scenery.

Ponderosa Campground, Gila

Ponderosa Campground in Arizona near Sun Valley offers moderate solitude with 30 bird species and 4 wildflower types, best visited from spring through...

Lower Tonto Creek Campground, Gila

The Lower Tonto Creek Campground is tucked away right next to the main highway just south of where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. Families may enjoy...

Haigler Canyon Campground (W, 4mi), Gila

Haigler Canyon in Arizona offers moderate solitude with 30 bird species and 4 wildflower varieties. Spring through fall are ideal.

Tonto Natural Bridge Spring, Gila

Tonto Natural Bridge Spring near Pine, Arizona features moderate visitation with wildflower displays and active birdlife.

Horton, Gila

Horton Day Use Sit has six picnic units and is located three miles south of the Arizona Game & Fish Department Tonto Hatchery.  Visitors are welcome and...

Derrick Th Trailhead, Gila

Visit DERRICK TH, located 10.8 miles from Sun Valley, AZ. Elevation: 5,469 ft. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Houston Mesa Th Trailhead, Gila

Visit HOUSTON MESA TH, located 3.6 miles from Sun Valley, AZ. Elevation: 5,134 ft. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Hellsgate Th Trailhead, Gila

Visit HELLSGATE TH, located 7.5 miles from Sun Valley, AZ. Elevation: 5,439 ft. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

City Creek Th Trailhead, Gila

City Creek TH in Arizona has moderate solitude with 30 bird species and 4 wildflower species, ideal in spring and fall.

Rock Creek Th Trailhead, Gila

Rock Creek Trailhead near Payson, Arizona, sees moderate use during spring and fall, featuring good birdwatching in a warm, dry climate.

Doll Baby Th Trailhead, Gila

Doll Baby trailhead in Arizona's Payson area offers spring and fall hiking with moderate solitude among 30 bird species in a mild desert climate.

Barnhardt Th Trailhead, Gila

Barnhardt trailhead in Arizona near Payson offers moderate solitude with decent scenery, featuring diverse birds and wildflowers in spring and fall.

Geronimo Th Trailhead, Gila

Visit GERONIMO TH, located 6.3 miles from Pine, AZ. Elevation: 5,469 ft. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Bear Flat Th Trailhead, Gila

Visit BEAR FLAT TH, located 10.9 miles from Sun Valley, AZ. Elevation: 5,003 ft. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Deer Creek Th Trailhead, Gila

Deer Creek trailhead near Tonto Basin, Arizona, is moderately secluded with diverse birds and wildflowers. Best in spring and fall, it has a warm climate.

Hatchery Th Trailhead, Gila

Visit HATCHERY TH, located 11.6 miles from Sun Valley, AZ. Elevation: 5,711 ft. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Washington Park Th Trailhead, Gila

Visit WASHINGTON PARK TH, located 12.4 miles from Sun Valley, AZ. Elevation: 6,092 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Shoofly, Gila

Shoofly in Arizona offers moderate solitude with 30 bird species and diverse plant life. Spring through fall visits showcase decent scenery.

East Verde Crossing, Gila

East Verde Crossing in Arizona offers moderate solitude near Payson, with seasonal access and diverse birdlife.

Flowing Springs, Gila

Flowing Springs in Arizona provides moderate solitude and decent scenery near Sun Valley, best in spring, summer, or fall. Diverse birds and wildflowers...

East Verde Bridge, Gila

East Verde Bridge day use area in Arizona features moderate solitude and wildflower displays, best visited during spring, summer, or fall.

First Crossing, Gila

First Crossing near Sun Valley, Arizona provides moderate solitude with decent scenery. Thirty bird species inhabit this location best visited spring...

Water Wheel, Gila

Arizona's Water Wheel picnic area near Sun Valley offers moderate solitude. Thirty bird species inhabit the site with best access spring through fall.

Second Crossing, Gila

Second Crossing in Arizona offers moderate solitude with spring through fall access, averaging 55°F yearly temperatures and supporting 30 bird species...

Third Crossing, Gila

Third Crossing in Arizona is a moderately quiet day use area near Sun Valley with diverse bird species. Spring through fall are the best seasons.