Hiking the Mogollon Rim near Payson, Arizona offers a completely different experience from the desert trails around Phoenix. At elevations above seven thousand feet, the rim trails wind through ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forests, crossing clear mountain streams and arriving at overlooks with views that stretch for a hundred miles across the Arizona landscape.
Top Mogollon Rim Trails
The Mogollon Rim Interpretive Trail is an accessible option that follows the edge of the rim with informative signs about the area's ecology and geology. The General Crook Trail traces the historic military route along the rim for miles of gentle, forested hiking. For a more challenging adventure, the See Canyon Trail descends from the rim into a lush canyon filled with wildflowers and towering trees that feel more like the Pacific Northwest than Arizona.
Return to Your Payson Retreat
After exploring the rim, head back to your vacation rental in Payson for a well-earned rest. Properties on LoveYourVacationRental.com in the Payson area feature comfortable furnishings, decks with forest views, and the peaceful ambiance of mountain living. A warm fire and a home-cooked meal cap off a perfect day of Mogollon Rim exploration.
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