Welcome to Rim Country!
The
Mogollon Rim 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.
Click the images for a larger view. (Right: a view from the very edge of the Mogollon Rim looking south over the Tonto. Left: Informational sign about the Mogollon Rim -Click photos for larger view)
Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Blue Ridge Office
is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All
of the trail distances listed on our website are one-way distances with
the exception of loops which are indicated as such.
Trails |
Difficulty |
Length |
Trailhead Elevation |
Elevation Gain/Loss |
Uses |
Arizona Trail, Blue Ridge Segment |
Moderate |
15.8 miles |
6,900 feet |
300 feet |
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Arizona Trail, Happy Jack Segment |
Moderate |
31.5 |
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Babe Haught Trail #43 |
Strenuous |
5.3 miles |
7,722 feet |
122 feet |
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Barbershop Trail #91 |
Moderate |
4.5 miles |
7,600 feet |
200 feet |
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Cabin Loop Trail |
Moderate |
This is a system of four trails. |
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Calloway Trail #33 |
Strenuous |
0.5 miles |
6,250 feet |
500 feet |
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Donahue Trail #27 |
Moderate |
3.4 miles |
7,300 feet |
370 feet |
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Fred Haught Trail #141 |
Moderate |
6.0 miles |
6,900 feet |
300 feet |
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General Crook Trail #130 |
Easy |
25.0 miles |
7,900 feet |
700 feet |
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Horse Crossing Trail #20 |
Moderate |
1.5 miles |
6,950 feet |
500 feet |
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Houston Brothers Trail #171 |
Moderate |
7.0 miles |
6,900 feet |
600 feet |
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Kinder Crossing Trail #19 |
Moderate |
1.1 miles |
6,977 feet |
23 feet |
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Maxwell Trail #37 |
Strenuous |
0.7 miles |
6,700 feet |
700 feet |
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Myrtle Trail #30 |
Easy on Coconino- Strenuous on Tonto |
1.0 miles |
7,218 feet |
538 feet |
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Pine Canyon Trail #26 |
Moderate |
8.0 miles |
7,200 feet |
2200 feet |
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Rock Crossing Trail #18 |
Moderate |
2.2 miles |
7,149 feet |
249 feet |
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Soldier Trail #21 |
Moderate to Difficult |
2.0 miles |
6,540 feet |
440 feet |
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Tramway Trail #32 |
Strenuous |
0.7 miles |
6,700 feet |
750 feet |
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Turkey Springs Trail #217 |
Strenuous |
2.6 miles |
7,218 feet |
238 feet |
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U-Bar Trail #28 |
Moderate |
6.5 miles |
7,500 feet |
200 feet |
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Victorine Trail #101 |
Difficult |
3.0 miles |
6,980 feet |
300 feet |
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Willow Crossing #38 |
Easy |
1.3 miles |
6,700 feet |
500 feet |
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Wilderness |
Size |
Highlights |
Fossil Springs Wilderness |
11,550 acres |
Hiking and horseback trails, unique rock formations, great scenery,
lush riparian area, wildlife viewing, dispersed camping, fishing, swimming |
West Clear Creek Wilderness |
13,600 acres |
Hiking and horseback trails, unique rock formations, great scenery,
lush riparian area, wildlife viewing, dispersed camping, fishing, swimming |
Wet Beaver Wilderness |
6,155 acres |
Most of those who come here confine their visit to the area's lower, more accessible reaches which provide a popular place to swim, fish, camp and hike in a picturesque, setting. |
Boating/Fishing |
Facilities |
Highlights |
Blue Ridge Reservoir |
Developed campground at Rock Crossing, toilets, boat ramp, hiking
trails nearby |
Fishing, boating, hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing |
Knoll Lake |
Boat ramp, campground with tables and cooking grills, drinking water,
vault toilets and hiking trails nearby |
Fishing, boating, camping, hiking, sightseeing and wildlife viewing |
Soldier/Long Lakes |
Valut-type toilets and two boat ramps |
Fishing, boating, wildlife viewing |
Scenic Drives |
Length |
Road Condition |
Highlights |
Rim Road and General Crook Trail
Loop |
54 miles |
State Highway 87 is paved, FR's 300, 321 and 95 are gravel. |
Sightseeing, panoramic views of the Mogollon Rim, fall colors,
hiking, biking and wildlife watching |
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