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Mogollon Rim Ranger District
At 506,840 acres, the Mogollon Rim Ranger District is a rugged escarpment that forms the southern limit of the Colorado Plateau. It extends across the entire forest and provides excellent views within Plateau Country and Desert Canyon Country as well. Dropping as much as 2,000 feet in some areas, the Rim provides some of the most far-reaching scenery in Arizona. Views stretch from its rocky precipice to Four Peaks of the Mazatzals northeast of Phoenix.
Needless to say, sightseeing is a favorite activity along the Rim, but this forest area also boasts a historic system of hiking and horseback trails, a couple of picturesque lakes for boating and fishing, and backcountry skiing for wilderness adventurers. The Mogollon Rim is home to Camp Colley, an outdoor adventure camp at Little Moqui, run by the City of Phoenix, Parks and Recreation.
The photo above (see larger view) was taken by Mark Hickcox, Civil Engineer Tech on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District, from the Hutch Mountain Lookout Tower in the summer of 2011. It is looking south-east toward Long Lake.
Recreation activities for the Mogollon Rim Ranger District:
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Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Campground Camping
America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping fees.
Areas for Campground Camping at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
- Blue Ridge Campground
- Clints Well Campground
- Kehl Springs Campground
- Knoll Lake Campground
- Rock Crossing Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Rock Climbing
Areas for Rock Climbing at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
- Arizona Trail Passage 27: Blue Ridge
- Arizona Trail Passage 28: Happy Jack
- Babe Haught Trail No. 43
- Cabin Loop Trail System
- Barbershop Trail No. 91
- Fred Haught Trail No. 141
- Houston Brothers Trail No. 171
- U-Bar Trail No. 28
- Calloway Trail No. 33
- Donahue Trail No. 27
- Fossil Springs Wilderness
- General Crook Trail No. 130
- Horse Crossing Trail No. 20
- Kinder Crossing Trail No. 19
- Myrtle Trail No. 30
- Pine Canyon Trail No. 26
- Rock Crossing Trail No. 18
- Soldier Trail No. 21
- Turkey Springs Trail No. 217
- Victorine Trail No. 101
- Willow Crossing Trail No. 38
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
- Arizona Trail Passage 27: Blue Ridge
- Arizona Trail Passage 28: Happy Jack
- Babe Haught Trail No. 43
- Cabin Loop Trail System
- Barbershop Trail No. 91
- Fred Haught Trail No. 141
- Houston Brothers Trail No. 171
- U-Bar Trail No. 28
- Fossil Springs Wilderness
- General Crook Trail No. 130
- Horse Crossing Trail No. 20
- Pine Canyon Trail No. 26
- Rock Crossing Trail No. 18
- Soldier Trail No. 21
- Turkey Springs Trail No. 217
- Victorine Trail No. 101
- Willow Crossing Trail No. 38
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Mogollon Rim Ranger District
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Mogollon Rim Ranger District