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| Highline Trail |
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Length, One-way:
51 Miles
Difficulty:
More Difficult
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From Payson, There are many points to access this trail as it reaches to the states borders. Within the Payson District travel north of Payson on Hwy. 87 to Hwy. 64 and then travel east on Hwy. 64 or travel further on Hwy. 84 to Forest Road 300 and travel east.
Location Information
Highline Trail #31 provides 51 miles of spectacular views. It begins at Pine Trailhead on Highway 87 and ends at Two-sixty trailhead on Highway 260. This historic trail was establishes in the late 1800's to link various homesteads and ranches under the Mogollon Rim. It was designated a National Recreation Trail in 1979. Several trailheads and spur trails provide access to Highline Trail, allowing it to be hiked in segments and loops. Trails form the highline to the top of the Rim are generally steep, rocky and rugged, with elevations ranging from 5, 000 to 8,000 feet. The trails within the the Highline National Recreation Trail do not meet Forest Service standards for wheelchair accessibility , and although wheelchairs are allowed, their use is not recommended The dude fire of 1990 burned over 21 miles of the Highline and associated spur trails from Washington Park Trailhead to Hatchery Trailhead. These trails are open , however, please be aware of hazards such as falling snags, burned out stump holes, and unstable footing.
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