Mogollon Rim - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Mogollon Rim

The Rim is an escarpment defining the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau. Its central and most spectacular portions are characterized by high cliffs of limestone and sandstone, namely the Kaibab Limestone and Coconino Sandstone cliffs. Mogollon Rim provides breathtaking views overlooking an expansive forest of pine trees.

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Two Sixty Trailhead

Two Sixty Trailhead

2.28km from Mogollon Rim

Two Sixty Trailhead is in Arizona and has an elevation of 2,033 metres. Two Sixty Trailhead is situated south of Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area, and south of Aspen Recreation Area.

Christopher Creek

Christopher Creek

5.59km from Mogollon Rim

Christopher Creek is a census-designated place in northern Gila County in the U.S. state of Arizona. Situated at the base of the Mogollon Rim, the community lies at an elevation of 5,961 feet, and is located approximately 23.5 miles northeast of Payson, just off SR 260. The population as of the 2010 U.S. Census was 156.

Horton Creek

Horton Creek

8.92km from Mogollon Rim

Horton Creek is located in the Mogollon Rim area of the state of Arizona. The closest town Payson is 20 miles away. The facilities are maintained by Tonto National Forest division of the USDA Forest Service. It is one of the iconic location where you can spend some nice time.

Paleo Site Monument

Paleo Site Monument

13.32km from Mogollon Rim

The 533-acre national monument was established by President Theodore Roosevelt through executive proclamation on November 16, 1907.[3] It is located in the extreme southern portion of Catron County. Visitors can access the monument by traveling northbound from Silver City, New Mexico, 45 milesThe monument consists of 553 acres and contains the remains of a Mimbres Culture community in various locations, two of which are most prominent.

Hellsgate Wilderness

Hellsgate Wilderness

16.74km from Mogollon Rim

This Wilderness was established in 1984, and contains approximately 37,440 rough acres with a major canyon and perennial stream extending its entire length. Deep pools of water may be separated by impassable falls. The Hellgsate Wilderness contains many trails for hiking as well as camping spots. However, usage of this area is light as trailheads are difficult to reach without 4-wheel-drive capability, and most trails are rated as challenging.

Hangman Trail

Hangman Trail

20.81km from Mogollon Rim

The Hangman Trailhead & FR 86 provides access to this trail. This trail follows areas affected by the 2002 Rodeo-Chediski Fire.A very nice trail, at the beginning quite flowig, later steeper. In the first section there are two medium-sized ramps. Tehre are also so many things to see and do which is quiet interesting and also there are so many things to see also.

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Coconino County

Coconino County

23 attractions

Coconino County is a county located in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. It is the second-largest county by area in the contiguous United States.

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