All the outdoors cool stuff in close proximity to Tonto National Monument will keep you coming back over and over. Change ). The gas liquefied after being cooled in U-shaped tubes. When many individuals are first looking at getting into thruhiking, they face one crucial decision after trail selection – to section hike, or thruhike. The fine particles were burned in vertical furnaces with coke to produce mercury gas. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!

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More magnificent Arizona mountain views of the Superstition Mountains and the monarch of the Southwest, the saguaro cacti. Stock SUVs can reach Sunflower Mine. Buckhorn Campground Nature Trail Apache Junction, Arizona 31.5 miles W. Camp and Hike near Apache Junction, Arizona.

Contact Information. Tonto National Monument showcases two Salado-style cliff dwellings. Near Tonto National Monument you find Tule Canyon which is a tremendous place to go to, and a short journey to Henderson Spring is always worthwhile. Earlier in the year I visited (2019), both had been threatened and wrapped for protection from the Woodbury Fire, an anthropogenic fire that began at the Woodbury Trailhead in the Superstitions. The Sunflower Mine (a.k.a. I also work as a seasonal ranger, so feel free to ask me anything about a park and I’ll happily share any advice I may have on that park so you can have an enjoyable visit. It has been reported this trail has a temporary closure due to COVID-19. National Mine) produced mercury.

Please see the park's website for up to date information. This is a moderately difficult short trail with amazing views on your way to a great swimming hole in box canyon.

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Slippery when wet. Lower Cliff Dwelling and Cactus Patch Trail [CLOSED]. More magnificent Arizona mountain views of the central Mazatzal peaks and ridgelines, and a gorgeous Arizona sunset. Nearby Wildcat Canyon is a fine place to go if you're at Tonto National Monument, and Tonto National Monument is fine enough to spend more than a day at, Spring Creek Recreational Vehicle Resort is a fine local campground. ( Log Out /  Coon Spring Trail. Nearby Campsites. Tonto National Monument lies in the eastern Superstition Mountains of Arizona, east of Phoenix. Copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Pictures of park and text about park by the US National Park Service. Arizona Trail, Passage 19 (Superstition Wilderness), Superstition Wilderness (Tonto National Forest), Four Peaks Wilderness (Tonto National Forest). Be sure to stay left when you come to the cliffs. Extreme winter moisture, extreme temperatures, and a delayed summer monsoon contributed to the fire, which burned from roughly June 8th-23rd.

While the reason for movement into the caves is unknown, both dwellings are built into natural caves. Stay within ability to climb back up; small dogs not suggested, but strong ones who swim can make it. My trail name comes from the aspen foliage that I hiked through in northern Arizona on my thruhike of the Arizona Trail. The larger Upper Cliff Dwelling – accessible only by guided tours that were not being offered when I visited – contained approximately 40 rooms, 32 at ground level and 8-10 second story. Arrive, check in at the visitor center, and start hiking before 4 pm. The rocks at the base are slick even when dry and many an air vac have rescued those who fell or became stranded going up on the other side. Please see the park's website for up to date information. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. At Tonto National Monument you can catch a glimpse of Klondike Mountain, and there are glorious places to discover along the Fun, challenging trail to standing mill structure Please see the park's website for up to date information. There are 5 moderate trails in Tonto National Monument ranging from 1.1 to 10.1 km and from 744 to 1,733 meters above sea level. If you visit during this period, try and come early (8-10). One of Arizona’s most impressive prehistoric sites, Tonto National Monument is an easy day trip from Phoenix. There is a much clearer path if you stay left which is a slower, safer descent to the mouth of the canyon. There are 5 moderate trails in Tonto National Monument ranging from 0.7 to 6.3 miles and from 2,440 to 5,685 feet above sea level.

Located at the northern extent of the Sonoran Desert, the heat here from May-September is no joke.

#6 - Lower Cliff Dwelling and Cactus Patch Trail [CLOSED]. Continue safely exploring by swimming downstream a bit to next speck of dry rock. Plants were farmed using water from an ancient spring still running today, and in the Salt River Valley. Situated within rugged terrain in the northeastern part of the Sonoran Desert, these well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. This is particularly true from June-August, when high temperatures routinely top 100 degrees in the desert. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!

At Tonto National Monument you find a lot of outdoors recreation, so you can have a lot of fun. Armer Gulch is a good location to visit close by, and Tin Shack Spring is a charming place to explore while you're at Tonto National Monument.

Each has different advantages and challenges, and may be better suited for one trail than another. One narrow shelf road with loose rock. Logistics, trail journal, and magnificent mountain scenery. Difficult. Hill from Tonto National Monument.

More like 18 miles from Payson, near mile marker 271, right before the green roof cabin at the Boy Scout camp on the right. Ready for some activity? A real structure to see, not just a pile of mine tailings. The Salado Phenomena, 700 years ago, blended ideas of neighboring Native American cultures to emerge a unique and vibrant society. You need to check out The Summit since you're here at Tonto National Monument, and if the weather is lovely, you obtain a delightful sight of Roundup. It is a short hike describing the local cactus of the area. Stone and adobe form the walls; wood provides support for the roofs and doors.

My current total is over 170. ( Log Out /  Hi! Looking for a great trail in Tonto National Monument, Arizona? 40-60 people would have lived there at its peak. next door to Tonto National Monument is a perfect idea; you are next to Meddler Point if you're here. Operating hours and fees are valid at the date of publishing and are subject to change, please contact park directly for current information. aside to spend at Poison Spring since you're here at Tonto National Monument. Visit Salado ruins. Ready for some activity?

Occupied by a community of the Salado culture (the prehistoric cultural group that lived in Tonto Basin) from the 13th-15th centuries, the cliff dwellings at Tonto were located in a position that offered protection from the elements as well as a rare annual water source in the Salt River. Hiking to the Lower takes about an hour round trip. Some people scramble down the cliffs on the right but it is dangerous. Phoenix, Arizona 85006 (602) 225-5200. It’s home to two cliff dwellings. Backpacking the Arizona Trail’s Saddle Mountain Passage from near Saddle Mountain to Sycamore Creek at the start of the Pine Mountain passage. Suggest crossing the narrow stream at the bottom of the descent at the now “top” of the canyon and look for the easy scramble down the first rock face to the water. Cactus Trail is an alternate route back down the lower dwellings trail. Point can be observed from Tonto National Monument, and Nonesuch Spring is always fun to check out.

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My most recent thruhike of the Arizona Trail started on September 21st at Lee’s Ferry and arrived at the northern trailhead on September 28th, and Mexico on January 9th. Hikes, Bikes, and National Park Travels around North America.

It has been reported this trail has a temporary closure due to COVID-19. It has been reported this trail has a temporary closure due to COVID-19. ( Log Out /  ( Log Out /  To report a wildland fire, call 1-866-746-6516 (24 hours, toll free) The Woodbury Fire burned 123,875 acres in the mountains, including 88% of Tonto National Monument, the largest percentage in recorded history. In between, I hiked south through “the land of Arizona, through the desert heat and snow, [along] a trail for folks to follow, from Utah to Old Mexico.” To Thruhike or Section Hike, That is the Question, AZT Approach Day 1: Lee’s Ferry and Entering Paria Canyon, Arizona Trail Approach Day 2: Paría Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Vermilion Cliffs National Monument), Arizona Trail Approach Day 3: Paría Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Vermilion Cliffs National Monument), Backpacking Paría Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Arizona Trail Approach Day 4), Backpacking Paría Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Arizona Trail Approach Day 5, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument), Arizona Trail Approach Day 6: Paría Canyon and Buckskin Gulch (Vermilion Cliffs National Monument), Backpacking Buckskin Gulch, Paría Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, AZT Approach Day 7), Arizona Trail Approach Day 8, Part 1 – Buckskin Gulch to the Arizona Trail (Paria 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Francisco Peaks (Trans-Arizona/Utah Hike Day 26), Arizona Trail, Day 21: Heart of the San Francisco Peaks (Trans-Arizona/Utah Hike Day 27), Arizona Trail, Day 21, Part 2: Heart of the San Francisco Peaks (Trans-Arizona/Utah Hike Day 27), Arizona Trail Day 21, Part 3: Heart of the San Francisco Peaks (Trans-Arizona/Utah Hike Day 27), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail: Schultz Pass to the Dry Lake Hills (Passage 33, Flagstaff), Arizona Trail, Day 22: Flagstaff, Part 2 (Trans-Arizona/Utah Hike Day 28), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail: Dry Lake Hills to Flagstaff (Passage 33, Flagstaff), Arizona Trail, Day 23: Flagstaff Zero (Trans-Arizona/Utah Hike Day 30), Backpacking the Arizona Trail: Schultz Pass (Passage 32, Elden Mountain), Backpacking the Arizona Trail: Schultz Pass to Painted Canyon (Passage 32, Elden Mountain), Arizona Trail, Day 24: Elden Mountain, Part 3 (Trans-Arizona/Utah Hike Day 31), Arizona Trail Day 25: Passages 32/31, Elden Mountain and Walnut Canyon 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3, Arizona Trail, Day 35 – Passage 29 (Happy Jack), Arizona Trail, Day 36 – Passage 29 (Happy Jack), Arizona Trail, Day 39 – Passage 28 (Blue Ridge), Part 2, Arizona Trail, Day 40 – Passage 28 (Blue Ridge), Arizona Trail, Day 41 – Passage 27 (Highline), Arizona Trail, Day 41 – Passage 27 (Highline), Part 2, Arizona Trail, Day 41 – Passage 27 (Highline), Part 3, Arizona Trail, Day 42-43, Part I – Passage 27 (Highline), Arizona Trail, Day 43, Part II – Passage 27 (Highline), Arizona Trail, Day 43, Part III – Passage 27 (Highline), Explore & Resupply the Arizona Trail Town of Pine, AZ (Zero Day), Arizona Trail, Day 45 – Passage 25 (Whiterock Mesa), Arizona Trail, Day 46 – Passage 26 (Hardscrabble Mesa), Coconino National Forest – Fossil Springs, Fossil Springs Wilderness – Fossil Springs Trail, Fossil Springs Wilderness – Waterfall Trail, Backpacking the Arizona Trail – FR 194 to Pine Spring (Passage 45, Whiterock Mesa), Backpacking the Arizona Trail, Day 49: Whiterock Mesa, Part III, Backpacking the Arizona Trail, Day 49 – Red Hills (Passage 24), Backpacking the Arizona Trail, Day 47: Red Hills, Part II/II, Backpacking the Arizona Trail, Day 50, Part II: Mazatzal Divide (Passage 23), Backpacking the Arizona Trail, Day 51: Mazatzal Divide (Passage 23), Part II, Hiking Amazing Arizona: Barnhardt Trail, Mazatzal Wilderness (Tonto NF), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail, Day 52 – Passage 23 (Mazatzal Divide, Part III), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Mazatzal Divide, Part IV (Day 52, Passage 23), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Mazatzal Divide, Part V (Day 53, Passage 23), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Saddle Mountain, Part I (Day 53, Passage 23), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Saddle Mountain, Part II (Day 54, Passages 22 & 21), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Pine Mountain (Passage 21), Boulder Creek Trail, Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Pine Mountain (Passage 21), FR 422 to Pigeon Spring Trailhead, Arizona Trail Approach Day 4, Part 2: Paría Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Vermilion Cliffs National Monument), Arizona Trail Approach Day 8, Part 2 – Buckskin Gulch to the Arizona Trail (Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument), National Park Quest: Tonto National Monument, Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Cottonwood Creek (Passage 19, Superstition Wilderness), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Inspiration Point to Roosevelt Cemetery (Passages 20 & 19, Four Peaks to Superstition Mountains), Arizona Trail Backpacking Logistics – AZT Gateway Communities: Tonto Basin, Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Four Peaks South (Passage 20), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Inspiration Point to Roosevelt Cemetery (Passages 20 & 19, Four Peaks to Superstition Mountains), Backpacking the Amazing Arizona Trail – Four Peaks North (Passage 20), North: Vehicular access; via graded dirt road, Precipitous terrain limits options, but there are some spots around Mills Ridge Trailhead & the Chillicut Trail junction, 8-5 daily except Christmas Day (museum and visitor center), Entrance to trail to Lower cliff dwelling: 8-4 daily except Christmas Day, Currently, only the viewing area is open due to COVID; the visitor center and trails to the cliff dwellings remain closed (the trail to the Upper dwelling is also closed for waterline replacement regardless), Lower Cliff Dwelling accessible by self guided tour, Upper Cliff Dwelling accessible only by guided tour, offered December-April, Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail, 0.5 mi, 350 ft elevation change, approx 1 hr round trip, Upper Cliff Dwelling Trail (ranger guided tours only beyond first 0.1 mi or so), 1.5 mi, 600 ft elevation change.

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