Hiking Guide: Mogollon Rim Trails Near Payson
The Mogollon Rim is one of Arizona's most dramatic geological features, a 200-mile escarpment that rises nearly 2,000 feet above the landscape below. Trails along the Rim offer jaw-dropping views, cool pine forests, and a welcome escape from the desert heat. Payson sits at the base of the Rim, making it the perfect launching point for a day of hiking.
The Rim Lakes Vista Trail and the General Crook Trail are two standout options that showcase the best of what the Rim has to offer. Both are well-maintained and offer a mix of forest walking and dramatic overlooks.
Must-Hike Trails
- Rim Lakes Vista Trail for sweeping cliff-edge views
- General Crook Trail for a historic route through the forest
- Horton Creek Trail for a creek-side forest hike
- See Canyon Trail for a moderately challenging descent below the Rim
Return to your Payson vacation rental feeling accomplished and energized. The Mogollon Rim trails offer some of the best hiking in Arizona, and your rental puts you right at the doorstep.
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