12.3 mi from the trailheadHouston Mesa
Campground · Arizona
18.1 mi out & back · 8,621 ft gain · 7,073 ft high point · Very hard
From Rock Creek Trailhead via Half Moon, Rock Creek, Mazatzal, and the Arizona Trail (5.9 mi)
In Tonto National Forest · Arizona · U.S. Forest Service
From Rock Creek Trailhead via Half Moon, Rock Creek, and Mazatzal trails, this trail in Tonto National Forest runs out and back for 18.1 miles and climbs 8,621 feet to 7,073 feet.
8,621 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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