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59 mi 95 km of trail — 1 Featured Hike

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Favorite This was our campsite 0.3 miles past Barnhardt Falls. I noticed that a previous user also camped here, and I can see why! It is one of the best sites on the loop.

Mazatzal Peak Loop

15.1 mi 24.4 km • Loop • 2,868 ft Ascent 874.13 m Ascent

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6.2 mi 9.9 km #1 Barnhardt Trail #43
Payson, AZ
6.2 mi 9.9 km Payson, AZ
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5.6 mi 9.0 km #2 Y Bar Trail #44
Payson, AZ
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21.8 mi 35.0 km #3 AZT - Passage 23 - Mazatzal Divide
Tonto Basin, AZ
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11.3 mi 18.2 km #4 AZT - Passage 25 - Whiterock Mesa
Payson, AZ
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14.0 mi 22.6 km #5 AZT - Passage 24 - Red Hills
Payson, AZ
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This was our campsite 0.3 miles past Barnhardt Falls. I noticed that a previous user also camped here, and I can see why! It is one of the best sites on the loop.

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This was our campsite 0.3 miles past Barnhardt…
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Payson, AZ
We are headed to the saddle on the right.

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We are headed to the saddle on the right.
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Payson, AZ
A cactus garden along the trail. Barnhardt Trail has many such gems. In early fall, it is in the shade most of the morning as well.

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A cactus garden along the trail. Barnhardt Trai…
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Payson, AZ
A beautiful sunrise, after camping out near the intersection of Barnhardt Tr and AZT. Good water at Chilson Spring.

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A beautiful sunrise, after camping out near the…
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Payson, AZ
Barnhardt Falls puts on a beautiful display in March of 2017.

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Barnhardt Falls puts on a beautiful display in…
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Payson, AZ
More wildflowers along the trail.

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More wildflowers along the trail.
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Payson, AZ
Camp at the edge of the canyon looking out towards Paysen and the Mogollon rim.

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Camp at the edge of the canyon looking out towa…
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Payson, AZ
First night campsite.

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First night campsite.
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Payson, AZ

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