| when? | July 19, 2025 Saturday | |
| Trip Report : Saturday, May 20, 2023 | ||
| where? | Mogollon Rim | |
| the hike |
This hike is along a normally closed forest service road FR 236 and has minimal elevation
change. We will leave the parking lot atop the Mogollon Rim by several high-tension buzzing
power lines. FR 236 is maintained by a logging company and closed off to public motorized
vehicles. We will head west and then north for about four miles getting close to the edge of
Willow Springs and Chevelon Canyon. The last ½ miles will be what appears to be an
abandoned logging road past a large watering hole used by hunters during hunting season.
The trail is through a part of the ponderosa forest that is somewhat open and gives fair
opportunities to see elk, deer, turkey and wild horses. We will eat lunch at the canyon clearing
and then head back to the cars.
Pace: Moderate, easy pace. This hike is rocky in sections where hiking boots and sticks are recommended. Layered clothing is also recommended because the trail can be very windy. If you require a fast paced, highly aerobic workout, this is not the hike for you! Required: • Sturdy hiking boots • At least 3 liters of water • Rain poncho • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses Recommended: • Lunch or snacks • Camera • Your smiles :) |
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| distance | 11 miles | |
| time | 4-6 hours | |
| EC | +-500' elevation change | |
| elevations | 7600' at the trailhead | |
| type | Loop | |
| starting at |
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| on trail | 90% | |
| rating | "B" Rate yourself as a hiker. | |
| dogs allowed | no | |
| cost | Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
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| weather | Woods Canyon Lake | |
| leader |
You must email the leader to confirm. Please provide your cell phone number when you sign up in case we need to contact you on the day of the hike. |
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| meet | 7:00 AM in the parking lot of the Target Center on the south side of Shea Blvd., about a mile west of Highway 87 (Beeline). For those leaving their cars behind, please park up against the north curb away from Target. | |
| drive |
Take Arizona 87 to Payson and turn right (by the McDonalds) to head east along
Arizona 260. About 5 miles past the rims edge, turn left on Forest Road 237 (just past 2 large
transmission lines just before mile marker 287. The trail head parking is about 0.25 of a mile north
of 260 on the left. Restrooms may or not be open. Road should be passable by cars. The closest public restrooms that are sure to be open are at Willow Springs Lake, at mile marker 283 on 260. |
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