Ponderosa camp has 61 sites. 10 are first come first serve. If you want to
reserve a site you need to call 877-444-6777. From the campsite we take
FR405 for about 5 miles to Bear Flat Trailhead. The ranger said cars can
make it but high clearance would be better.

$14 per day, $7 if you have National Parks Card.

Payson Ranger District (928) 474-7900

Info by Mare Czinar:
Mescal Ridge
Bear Flat

All hikes are out and back. You can go as far as you want.
See map.

#178-#186 Mescal Ridge. It enters Hellsgate Wilderness. (5.7m rt 1400')

#178 Bear Flat to the intersection “TX” with #177 Big Ridge (6.7m rt 1900')

From “TX” add-on options are:
#177 to South Horse Mountain tank  (5.2m rt 900') 11.9m total
#177 to “TX2” road to Ellinwood ranch (8.4m rt and 1500') 15.1m total
#177 to Ellinwood Ranch (10m rt 2300') 16.7m total
#178 to Gordon Creek Trailhead (7.6m rt and 1200ft) 14.3m total

Distance and elevation freehand TOPO estimates.

Must notify by Thursday, May 9th. Will cancel if less than three.


480-248-7453 home
480-529-1203 cell