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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.
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Mazatzal Peak Loop

15.1 mi 24.4 km • 2,868' Up 874.13 m Up • 2,841' Down 865.98 m Down

Payson, AZ

Mazatzal Wilderness Hiking

  • 74 Miles 119 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 0 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 4 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Mazatzal Wilderness - 5

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14.0 mi 22.6 km #1AZT - Passage 24 - Red Hills
Difficult
Payson, AZ
Difficult
Payson, AZ 2 
21.8 mi 35.0 km #2AZT - Passage 23 - Mazatzal Divide
Intermediate/Difficult
Tonto Basin, AZ
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Tonto Basin, AZ 1 
6.2 mi 9.9 km #3Barnhardt Trail #43
Intermediate/Difficult
Payson, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult
Payson, AZ 7 
5.6 mi 9.0 km #4Y Bar Trail #44
Difficult
Payson, AZ
Difficult
Payson, AZ 1 
11.3 mi 18.2 km #5AZT - Passage 25 - Whiterock Mesa
Intermediate
Payson, AZ
Intermediate
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Photos of Mazatzal Wilderness - 17

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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.
Mar 14, 2017 near Payson, AZ
We are headed to the saddle on the right.
Apr 18, 2016 near 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.
Oct 2, 2018 near Payson, AZ
A beautiful sunrise, after camping out near the intersection of Barnhardt Tr and AZT. Good water at Chilson Spring.
Oct 2, 2018 near Payson, AZ
Barnhardt Falls puts on a beautiful display in March of 2017.
Mar 14, 2017 near Payson, AZ
More wildflowers along the trail.
Apr 18, 2016 near Payson, AZ
Camp at the edge of the canyon looking out towards Paysen and the Mogollon rim.
Apr 18, 2016 near Payson, AZ
First night campsite.
Apr 18, 2016 near Payson, AZ