Horton Creek Trail 285

Area Status: Open

This trail follows treads along Horton Creek, past waterfalls and winds through magnificent stands of pine.Great for loop hikes

At a Glance

Open Season:	April
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	No motorized vehicles are allowed. If you PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT!! Carry an adequate supply of drinking water. One gallon per person per day is recommended during hot periods. Hikers, yield the right of way to trail stock. Portions of the trail are rough in places and should be traveled with caution. Trail users may complete the loop hike by turning southeast on the Highline trail. After three (3) miles turn right (southwest) at the junction with Derrick Trail 33 and back to Upper Tonto Creek Campground.

Activities

Day Hiking

This trail follows treads along Horton Creek, past waterfalls and winds through magnificent stands of pine. Great for loop hikes

Elevation desc	North end: (6,420 feet elevation): at Highline Trail 31 South end: (5,360 feet elevation): at Upper Tonto Campground
Difficulty Level:	Easy

Horse Riding

The trail starts at Upper Tonto Creek Campground and travels along Horton Creek. Lush colonies of roses, wild grape, poison ivy, ferns and strawberries cover the forest floor when the trail veers close to the creek. Beyond the north end of the trail, water gushes out of the ground, forming Horton Spring.