5 Scenic Places YOU NEED TO VISIT! Payson, Arizona
Scenic Places to Visit in Payson, Arizona
water wheel falls, tonto natural bridge, green valley park, horton creek, and the Mogollon Rim
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1. Water Wheel Falls
2. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
3. Green Valley Park
4. Horton Creek
5. Mogollon Rim
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Ep. 222: Mogollan Rim | Payson Arizona RV travel camping
The National Park Service pronounces it mo-go-yown, whereas the Forest Service says it's pronounced muggy-own. Whatever, it seems like a distinction with little difference to us. Between intense summer heat, thick wildfire smoke, and incidents like what happened to us here at the Mogollon Rim, our 2021 season seems to be one of the best laid plans going awry. We nevertheless share a wonderful visit to these pine-covered highlands of Arizona, including Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, ancient ruins of prehistoric inhabitants at Shoofly Village, the Payson Campground & RV Resort, and of course the stunning natural beauty of the Rim itself.
Filmed: September 6-11, 2021
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:14 Search for boondocking
2:37 Payson Campground & RV Resort
4:59 The Dyrt PRO
5:34 The Mogollon Rim
8:11 Woods Canyon Lake & Bear Canyon Lake
10:37 Shoofly Village
11:58 Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
14:33 Wrap-up
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Exploring Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - Payson, Arizona
Exploring Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - Payson, Arizona
My oldest daughter Kassidy wanted to hike. And I always wanted to check out Tonto Natural Bridge. So we hopped in the Tacoma and headed north.
I have to say, I always thought it would be very touristy and not very exciting. I was right, and I was wrong. Yes, there were gift shops and parking lots and asphalt trails to overlooks. But you could also go off trail and hike through the bridge itself. It was really as mellow or exciting as you wanted.
Most importantly, we had a great time. We got to hang out and also see an extremely beautiful area with unique natural features. I dunno. I just really enjoyed Tonto Natural Bridge. These types of places are great. If you're a seasoned outdoors person or just someone who wants to get outside, you'll be impressed. If you haven't gone, it's worth a visit.
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Historic Payson Arizona
This is a narrated walking and driving tour mainly around the historic areas in Payson Arizona. Payson is a town located in northern Gila County in Arizona just ninety minutes north of Phoenix. The town is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest. The mild weather makes Payson perfect to visit in the Summer. So very different or you might say opposite to the dry desert parts of Arizona, the city has many cold-water lakes and very green landscapes.
Besides all the historic areas in town, Payson has a lot to offer. There are many lakes to go fishing, trails for hiking, Picnic Areas, parks, Stables, archaeological sites, waterfalls and more. Also you will find many restaurants, farmers market, museums, theatre, unique shops and Casino.
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Payson Arizona Main Street 4K Walking Tour
4K Walking Tour of Main Street in Payson Arizona.
Payson is a town about 90 minutes North East of Phoenix and is surrounded by The Tonto National Forest.
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Main Street West Bound
03:19 - Rim Country BBQ
05:22 - Meadow Street
09:50 - 408 W Main St
14:03 - Humane Society Resale Store
18:20 - Deming Pioneer Park
18:42 - Lone Pine Hotel
20:20 - Residential Area
22:17 - Community Presbyterian Church
26:04 - Green Valley Park
28:44 - Main Street East Bound
33:39 - Duza's Kitchen
36:12 - The Oxbow Saloon
38:30 - Cabins On Main Street
46:10 - Payson First Baptist Church
49:09 - Sawmill Crossing
50:15 - Farmers Market
53:56 - Main Street East Bound Continue
55:55 - Beeline Highway
My Visit to Payson, Arizona
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Payson, Arizona is less than 100 miles from Phoenix. However, it could not be diffferent located at 5 thousand feet above sea level, Payson offers a full four season climate and offers refuge from folks in Phoenix looking to escape the heat in summer. Payson also offers some outstanding hiking in the area along with a first class museum and city park system.
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Payson Arizona is nestled in Arizona’s spectacular Mogollon Rim country amid the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the nation.
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Payson, Arizona Climate
At an elevation of 5,000 feet, Payson enjoys a mild climate that accommodates year-round outdoor exploration, but not at the expense of missing out on seasonal changes. Residents and tourists alike enjoy snow-covered, fragrant pine trees while cross-country skiing in the winter and enjoyable temperatures in the spring, summer, and fall while they hunt, fish, camp, or hike. Payson's 3 surrounding national forests are a major recreational draw for outdoor enthusiasts, hosting the world’s largest stand of ponderosa pine trees. Just minutes away from town are several beautiful rim lakes, countless trout streams, and miles of mountain biking, hiking, and horse trails.
Payson, Arizona Community
The town of Payson has a population of around 16,000 people giving it a small town atmosphere. Payson is a friendly community where people know each other and enjoy getting together to socialize at many of the areas special activities and events. The backdrop for many of these events are the Town of Payson's two spacious parks. The 40-acre Green Valley Park is an excellent destination for fishing, picnic, and recreation. The 80-acre Rumsey park is known for its sporting fields and events, swimming pools, tennis courts, picnic ramadas, dog park, and skate park.
Payson, Arizona Events
Payson hosts the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo, as well as other rodeos, festivals, and activities that showcase the Old West. The Old Time Fiddlers State Championship and the Beeline Cruise-In Car Show both draw countless visitors each year. With more than two dozen art galleries, jewelry makers, and specialty retailers such as the unique Swiss Village Shops, there’s no reason to head to the big city for fine arts, crafts, and antiques. In October, the Payson Art League’s Fine Art and Craft Show offers locally made artwork to visitors.
Payson, Arizona Area Lakes
The many lakes surrounding Payson offer anglers a variety of fishing opportunities. Payson is surrounded by the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the world that offer a heavily forested setting for the areas many trout lakes. Some of these high forest lakes also contain populations of both large and small mouth bass. A short drive south of Payson are two massive desert reservoirs that provide excellent fishing for many warm-water sport fish including largemouth bass, small mouth bass, catfish, carp, crappie, bluegill, and buffalo fish.
Payson, Arizona Area Streams
The forest surrounding Payson, AZ are filled with streams and springs which make up the region’s natural drainage cascade off the 7,000-foot escarpment of the Mogollon Rim. They have created a wealth of trout streams both on the plateau above and in the forest below. In the summer months the most accessible areas of these streams are heavily stocked with catchable rainbow trout from the Tonto and Canyon fish hatcheries operated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. These waters also contain healthy populations of wild rainbow and brown trout.
Payson, Arizona Boating
Few states offer such diverse topography as Arizona. Payson, Arizona is a short drive from both the world’s largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest and the beautiful landscape of the Sonoran Desert, the greenest desert in the world known for its iconic saguaro cactus. Because of Payson’s location at 5,000 feet nestled below the 7,500-foot escarpment of the Mogollon Rim and above the desert valley below, boaters are near a wide variety of water features and landscapes.
Payson, Arizona Golf Courses
Payson boasts two private golf courses and one public golf courses. The Rim Golf Course, Chaparral Pines Golf Course, and Payson Municipal Golf Course are all located in the Town of Payson. Thanks to Payson's mild climate, avid golfers can relish year-round golf and enjoy true four-season playability.
Chaparral Pines Golf Course is a private championship golf course. This 18-hole, par-72 masterpiece designed by former U.S. Open and PGA Champion David Graham and architect Gary Panks. Spreading over the Mogollon Rim country of northern Arizona, the golf course features a variety of challenging holes, beautifully manicured fairways and breathtaking views of the majestic landscape – all of which exceed any golfer’s expectations. In addition, an assortment of intrinsic man-made lakes, streams and washes add to the serenity of the course.
The Rim Golf Course offers a golf experience like no other.
Payson Golf Course is located among the pure beauty that makes North Central Arizona wonderful. Towering ponderosa pine trees, rolling hills, and the majestic Mogollon Rim in the background are all present during this truly wonderful golfing experience.
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Relaxation on the WATER WHEEL FALLS TRAIL | Tonto National Forest | Payson, Arizona
One of the BEST hikes in Arizona features something you wouldn't expect - a tranquil riverside walk with numerous waterfalls of varying sizes. Rock boulders and light scrambling round out this peaceful and picturesque experience.
The Water Wheel Falls hike is a 1.6-mile out and back trail located in Payson, Arizona. It is rated as moderate as there are some areas of rock scrambling and crossing the water several times.
The area is popular in the summer as various pools are used for swimming.
Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
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Payson, Arizona Fall Colors
Payson, Arizona fall colors typically start to appear in October and remain until mid November.
My name is Dennis Riccio and I am a real estate agent serving Payson, Arizona and the surrounding area. I am an Arizona native who has frequented the Payson area for recreation all my life. I possess a law degree from Arizona State University and an MBA. I moved to Payson in order to escape the heat and enjoy the recreation and beautiful weather of the rim country’s cool pines full time.
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The landscape around Payson, Arizona is known for having the largest stand of ponderosa pines in the world. However, in the fall, the forest is mixed with brilliant autumn colors.
Popular fall colors hikes around Payson include Oak Springs Trail in Pine, Arizona, See Canyon Trail in Christopher Creek, Arizona, and Horton Creek Trail along Tonto Creek. Green Valley Park and the East Verde River are popular spots to view fall colors around the Town of Payson.
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Apache Lake - Payson Arizona Real Estate
Apache Lake is the second desert reservoir below the Mogollon Rim on the Salt River chain located in the Tonto Basin area of the Tonto National Forest. Often referred to as the prettiest lake on the Salt River chain, the lake sits among sun painted canyon walls that form the backdrop for the lake itself. The lake is only accessed from Payson, Arizona by the scenic Apache Trail beyond the Roosevelt Lake Dam which has been named one of the most scenic drives in Arizona.
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The difficulty of access makes this an ideal spot for those looking to avoid crowds. Apache is never closed for capacity reasons so outdoor enthusiasts can always enjoy empty coves, glassy water, and hidden beaches framed by native saguaros and awe-inspiring cliffs. This pristine environment is popular for its cool water and magnificent scenery. Apache Lake is 17 miles long and a spectacular site for boating, fishing, water sports, hiking, camping, and all forms of outdoor recreation. Apache Lake also contains a population of big horn sheep that are often observed on the desert’s surrounding desert cliffs and mountains.
FISHING
Apache Lake is home to largemouth, smallmouth, yellow bass, bluegill, crappie, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, trout, and carp. Several fishing tournaments are held every year thanks to the lake’s wealth of fish and accommodations available to host fishermen any time of the year.
BOATING
Apache Lake is open to both motorized and non-motorized boating including waterskiing. There are two boat launch facilities at Apache Lake including a full-service marina. Apache Lake 2656 surface acres with a maximum depth of 264 feet. The closest boat launch to Payson is at the Burnt Corral Campground just 4 miles south of the Roosevelt Dam on the Apache trail.
CAMPING
There is disperesed camping along the lake shore and the closest established campground to Payson are the Upper and Lower Burnt Corral Campground just 4 miles south of the Roosevelt Dam on the Apache trail. Davis Wash and Crabtree Wash are two more popular campgrounds at Apache Lake.
RESTAURANT AND RESORT
Apache lake has a restaurant and a resort with rooms available. There is an RV park for those looking to park and RV, and several campgrounds at Apache Lake managed by the US Forest Service.
THE DAM
The Horse Mesa Dam is 65 miles northeast of Phoenix, Arizona and was constructed from 1924-1927 at a cost of $5,248,00. The dam is 660 feet long and 300 feet high. Canyon Lake is the next Salt River lake located just south of Apache Lake.
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Strawberry Arizona - Payson Arizona Real Estate
Strawberry, Arizona is a small, quiet community nestled in the trees about 15 miles north of Payson, Arizona and 2 miles north of Pine, Arizona. At an elevation of 5800 feet, the area offers a mild climate with spectacular views of the Mogollon Rim. Mountain biking and hiking are also a big attraction here due to the region’s top-notch trails, picturesque scenery, and great weather. The nearby Rim Lakes, East Verde River, and Fossil Creek provide many fishing and boating opportunities.
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Strawberry, Arizona is often identified with its sister community of Pine, Arizona and together they are known as Pine-Strawberry. Restaurants are abundant in this small mountain community which also has its own brew pub.
The area was settled in the mid-1800s and has a lot of old buildings and history. Many of these old buildings have been transformed into businesses. Summer festivals among the rural ambiance add to the areas appeal. The festivals kick off in May and continue through the fall.
These two communities have a year-round population of roughly 4,000 residents. However, the population more than doubles in the summer due to the areas many part-time homeowners. Homes are available in the area in all different price ranges.
Horseback Riding in Payson, Arizona - Payson Arizona Real Estate
Horseback riding opportunities are abundant in Payson, Arizona and the surrounding area. You will find horse property, guided trail rides, horseback riding lessons, horse boarding, an a wide variety of trails in the beautiful forest setting of rim country.
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You will ride like the wind with Equestrian Real Estate in Payson, Arizona. Situated 5000 feet above sea level, the town gets the cool mountain air from the surrounding Sierra Ancha and Mazatzal Mountain Ranges. This part of Gila County enjoys a mild enough climate for year-round activities, and the enjoyment of seasonal changes. Just north of the Payson is the 200 mile escarpment of the Mogollon Rim with an elevation closer to 7500 feet providing higher elevation riding opportunities. Kohl's Ranch Stables shown in the video provides riding opportunities at the Kohl's Ranch lodge just below the Mogollon Rim.
Popular communities for equestrians in Rim Country include Payson, Star Valley, Christopher Creek, Pine, Strawberry, and Tonto Basin. Homes in here range from large sprawling ranches, to smaller acreage suitable for keeping a few riding horses
There are three national forests that surround Payson, Arizona that are filled with riding trails. The nearby Tonto National Forest, Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, and Coconino National Forest give horsemen plenty of opportunity to hit the trails and enjoy the beauty of the biggest forest of Ponderosa Pines in the world.
Additionally, the Payson Area Trails System (PATS) is the beginnings of a world-class trail system established by the Town of Payson to offer enhanced recreational opportunities for Rim Country residents and visitors. This trail network mostly follows the perimeter of the town and connects to Forest Service roads and trails in the Tonto National Forest area on Payson’s periphery. Most of these trails are open to horseback riders. The completion of the entire trail system is still in process.
Local horse shows and rodeos provide action for the horse owner looking for the thrill of competition. Payson has a rich horse history and is home to the World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo which takes place each year in August. With loads of space, you and your family will enjoy this area!
Cooler than the rest of Arizona in the summer along with snow-capped mountain peaks in winter, give residents the opportunity for fun in the outdoors year-round. The friendly atmosphere and temperate climate will have equestrians feeling right at home in this city of Arizona and the surrounding area.
My name is Dennis Riccio and I am a real estate agent serving Payson, Arizona and the surrounding area. I am an Arizona native who has frequented the Payson area for recreation all my life. I possess a law degree from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. I moved to Payson in order to escape the heat and enjoy the recreation and beautiful weather of the rim country’s cool pines full time.
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