See Canyon Trail #184 - Christopher Creek
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See Canyon Trail #184 - Christopher Creek
Please: >>> SERIOUSLY CONSIDER YOUR PACE, STAMINA AND ABILITY TO SAFELY COMPLETE THE HIKE without separating from the group
The trail meanders along and across the picturesque creek through the mostly shaded area above Christopher Creek. Several creek crossing should be easy at this time since it has been a long time without any rain here. The last mile or so may be strenuous, climbing steeply to the forest road 300 (Rim road) just East of the Iconic Promontory Butte, rewarding us with beautiful views of the area south and below the rim.
Difficulty: Moderate plus strenuous ( last mile)
Please: >>> SERIOUSLY CONSIDER YOUR PACE, STAMINA AND ABILITY TO SAFELY COMPLETE THE HIKE without separating from the group.
Total distance: 7 miles
Duration: 3.5 hours
Style: in-and-out
Elevation gain: 1600 ft
CAUTION: Make sure you have:
- layered clothing
- good windbreaker; it may be windy on the Rim
- rain gear (just in case)
THERE WILL BE A CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE:
Deer Valley Towne Square, Phoenix, AZ
I-17 and Loop 101 :
In front of Target store
# 33°40'02.7"N 112°07'10.6"W
HOW TO FIND US:
7:00 a.m.
In front of Target store close to freeway / Beardsley road.
(see pin on map)
LEAVING CARPOOL at 7:10 a.m.
Starting from trailhead at 9:15-9:30
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
IN Payson:
Take 87 N to 260 East -turn RIGHT
Drive about 21 miles
After mile marker 274 Turn LEFT ( Christopher Creek. )
Follow this road about 1/2 mile ( past the Fire Station on the left)
Turn LEFT onto FR-284.
This is a well maintained dirt road.
Drive two miles to a large parking area with restroom facilities.
VERY IMPORTANT: we don't want to leave anyone behind
RSVP: PICK ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONLY ONE
If you don't CONFIRM that you will meet at THE CARPOOL, or if you are late, we'll expect to SEE YOU AT THE TRAILHEAD.
VERY IMPORTANT TOO:
If you sign up for the hike, and you change your plans ------ just change your RSVP.
It helps the host prepare, and it's polite.