Lafayette, Louisiana 56 contributions 55 helpful votes. This is the source for everything you need to know about Arizona Hiking. Climbing Mazatzal Peak has been on my wish list ever since I first explored its lower slopes five years ago. Easy hike. Close. Share what you know about this area! Nov 19, 2013 - This is a loop hike beginning at the Barnhardt Trailhead. Mazatzal Peak Loop 15.1 mi 24.4 km • 2,868' Up 874.13 m Up • 2,841' Down 865.98 m Down. We did it in a smart car and it was a bad idea. Record your own itinerary from the Wikiloc app, upload the trail and share it with the community. Note: This hike was completed prior to the Willow fire which burned through the Mazatzal Wilderness in June and July of 2004. Share. - See 4 traveler reviews, candid photos, and great deals for Arizona, at Tripadvisor. So, this is how I planned it. Air traffic overhead was the only reason this trip didn't score a perfect four. So, this is how I planned it. Sunrise Peak View. Most of the northern half of the range lies within the Mazatzal Wilderness, which features plenty of trails, but curiously, none that go to the summit of Mazatzal Peak. Share Your Local Tips! After reviewing my mashup of Arizona 2000′ Prominence and 25 Miles Isolation, and seeing the remaining southwestern Arizona peaks I was not going to get to this spring as it’s gotten too bloody hot already, it looked like Mazatzal Peak might be the next candidate. Hiking Arizona S Superstition And Mazatzal Country Hiking Arizonas Superstition And Mazatzal Country by Bruce Grubbs, ... for everyone from family groups to ardent peak baggers. Nicholas H wrote a review Feb 2016. Jacob headed out for a backpacking trip intending to do this loop plus another 30 miles but was turned back early by an ill-fitting pair of new hiking boots. The Y-Bar Trail loops around the southeast, Divide the west, and Barnhardt the north side. Copper Mountain via Arizona Trail/Saddle Ridge Trail #14. Completely revised and updated, Hiking Arizona’s Superstition and Mazatzal Country, 2nd, is your ticket to exploring and enjoying this remarkable country, from the Verde River to the pine-forested peaks along the Mazatzal Crest, the jagged summits of Four Peaks, and the labyrinthine canyons of the Superstitions. Mazatzal Wilderness Area: Night Drive. There are about 40 scenic hiking trails across more than 252,000 acres of both the Tonto and Coconino National Forests. Mazatzal Mountains - Browns Peak Date: Jan 1-2, 2010 Destination: Browns Peak (7657 feet - Tallest in Maricopa County) Who: Justin and Leonard Details: "4 Peaks" is a group of 7000-foot peaks about 40 miles from Mesa AZ. The Mazatzal Wilderness contains over 252,500 acres of the Tonto and Coconino National Forests. We've got hundreds of well documented Arizona hikes. 5.00 [Miles] Total. Easy hike. The highest point of Mazatzal Wilderness, Mazatzal Peak, is surrounded by a triangle of trails. and passes several scenic campsites and springs. DIFFICULT 99.8 mi. 20. Hike to the top of the Flat Iron via the Siphon Draw trail in Superstition State Park, Arizona. Mazatzal Wilderness Hiking. Chilling on top of North Peak, Mazatzal Wilderness, Arizona, USA. Worth it !!! They also include the Four Peaks, with elevation 7,659 ft, 2,334 m; a prominent mountain and landmark of the eastern Phoenix area. Log In Sign Up. Hike Distance- Details . Such a beautiful day. Precip . Mazatzal Hike After two failed attempts (due to weather, then covid-19) to do a 3 day hike in the Grand Canyon, Nancy and I decided to pivot to plan B. Joe Paluch and Chad Brown were OK with the change of plans - I think we all just needed to get out of the house for a bit - so we had our group of 4 to do a 3 day shuttled hike in the Mazatzal Mountains. ArizonaHiking.org - Arizona Hiking - Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness Helpful. Holy quercus turbinella and manzanita, Batman! Many of the hikes are loops and have opportunities for side trips and exploration. MAP OF TRAIL: Topographic: Mazatzal Peak Quadrangle or USFS Mazatzal Wilderness 4. Facebook; Twitter; Email; directions Driving Directions. Payson, AZ. This trail runs through high desert from 2200 to 3100 feet elevation and is not suitable for summer hiking. Walking the ACTUAL base of Mazatzal Peak this time I encounter a grizzled older hiker. Offering expansive views throughout the heart of the Mazatzal Wilderness, this long path follows the prominent set of mountains between Mount Peeley and North Peak. Seasonal Popularity. Lafayette, Louisiana 56 contributions 55 helpful votes. Download its GPS track and follow the route on a map. 20. Date of experience: March 2016. On a rocky dirt road. Visit the untrammeled land of the Mazatzal Wilderness, but don't expect to see it all in a day. Be warned: Three days allows only a small sample of the area's 250,000 rocky and tangled acres. A three-day trip around Mazatzal Peak in the Mazatzal Wilderness Area near Mesa, Ariz., serves up nearly all four reasons to grunt and pack. In the intense sun of this particular afternoon, this looks like an incredible system. The hikers' subreddit. The hike starts from the Doll Baby Trailhead and requires a 3.7 mile hike along FR406 before you get to the actual trail start point. Worth it !!! Read more . Hike details. The first time I took the peak, I went up Y-bar trail and summited from the south side before returning the same way to the trailhead. Date of experience: March 2016. On a rocky dirt road. The Mazatzal site on Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River is a fun, family adventure site with a great swimming hole with striking canyon views. 2. It is 2000+ feet higher than Payson and does get some snow each year. Chilson Spring via Arizona Trail/Mazatzal Divide Trail #23. The highest point of Mazatzal Wilderness, Mazatzal Peak, is surrounded by a triangle of trails. It is also part of the Arizona Trail, containing the entire Section #23. The peak rises to the west of the Beeline Highway (AZ-87), and is the highest peak in the Mazatzal Mountains, which extend south far enough to include Mount Ord and the Four Peaks. Weather Averages. You’ll find wildlife, great photography, and the kind of serene exercise that only comes from taking a hike in nature. This trail is shown on the Mazatzal Wilderness Map but not on the Topo or small scale trailhead map is shown below. Sunrise Peak View. Overview. Helpful. Hike, Arizona, Mazatzal Mountains. It is mostly quartzite rock and is decent for climbing. DIFFICULT 25.4 mi. share Share . Hiking Arizona's Superstition and Mazatzal Country: A Guide to the Areas' Greatest Hikes: Grubbs, Bruce: 9781493001453: Books - Amazon.ca ... Superstition and Mazatzal Wilderness. 74 Miles 119 Kilometers of Trail 1 Recommended Route 0 Easy Trails ; 4 Intermediate Trails ; 2 Difficult Trails ; Hiking Project is built by hikers like you. The Y-Bar Trail loops around the southeast, Divide the west, and Barnhardt the north side. The short (0.2 miles) trail to the creek is smooth and well traveled, offering an easy kid-friendly "hike" into the Mazatzal Wilderness. Mazatzal Peak- not recommended route Hiking trail in Rye, Arizona (United States). 4.00 [Hours] Time-details. Sunrise Peak View. Share. Things To Do. High . Night Drive. I decided to come back (since the rugged Manzanita bushwhack wasn’t enough the first time) three months later with a group I hike with (TLC) and give it another go. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts . This area offers good weather possibilities from September through June. At 7657 feet, Browns peak is the tallest. You must also visit either Gowan Camp or Maple Springs on the hike. North Peak is a peak inside of Mazatzal Wilderness. Mazatzal Peak has 7903 feet of elevation and 3942 feet of topographic prominence, making it the 12th most prominent peak in Arizona and the highpoint of the Mazatzal Mountains. Actual trail conditions may differ from those described below. The Mazatzal Wilderness Area protects 252,500 acres (1,022 km 2) of the Tonto and Coconino National forests. Read more. We did it in a smart car and it was a bad idea. This is the source for everything you need to know about Arizona Hiking. Hiking Trails (2) 1. It takes the Barnhardt Trail to about the 4 mile point, freestyle your way to the top, then ... Nov 19, 2013 - This is a loop hike beginning at the Barnhardt Trailhead. 2.5 miles one way (used to be 2 miles one way but they moved the trailhead) Time. The Barnhardt trail head is a LONG way in. Directions: From Phoenix drive northeast on State Highway 87 (Beeline Highway) for about 65 miles to the brown Forest Service sign for Barnhardt Rd (FS 419). DEER CREEK Beginning at the Deer Creek trailhead, hike one or more of these trails in their entirety: #45, #46, or #47. Nicholas H wrote a review Feb. 2016. Night Drive. Best Hiking Trails near North Peak. Worth it !!! It climbs up to the highest trail-accessible point (over 7100!) link Copy Link. Distance. A cairn marks the point of departure from Barnhardt trail, and we pushed up through a somewhat dense cover of manzanita bushes to a semi-open ridge crest. Low . Press J to jump to the feed. Distance: 12.2 miles Elevation Gain: 3,718 feet We take the Y-Bar Trail to the saddle and go straight at Mazatzal Peak. User account menu. After hiking generally westward along the trail for about 3.5 hours, we eventually arrived at the start of Mazatzal Peak's long northwest ridge. 1.2m members in the hiking community. 04/30/2005 Aztec Peak - Tonto National Forest - Sierra Anchas Arizona Go Virtual Hike with us through a few of the highlights that can be experienced hiking 13+ miles (round trip) to the highest range in the Sierra Anchas - Aztec Peak at 7694ft elevation. The Barnhardt trail head is a LONG way in. Guidebooks: Nelson, Matthew J., Arizona National Scenic Trail, Wilderness Press, 2014. Jacob headed out for a backpacking trip intending to do this loop plus another 30 miles but was turned back early by an ill-fitting pair of new hiking boots. Once at the summit, views are great. Pictures. The highest peak is Mazatzal Peak at 7,903 feet (2,409 m). 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