Arizona · Hiking · Mazatzal Wilderness

Deadman Mesa

10.3 mi
round trip
1,760 ft
climb
4,522 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Deadman Mesa open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Deadman Mesa, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure

    Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order

    Agency closure covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-25 · USFS · Payson Ranger District

  • Emergency Closure of Water Wheel Recreation Sites for Public Safety

    Agency alert covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-34 · USFS · Payson Ranger District

  • Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • No Fire Restrictions

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Deadman Mesa is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Mazatzal Wilderness, part of the Payson Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route runs about 10 miles round trip, with a one-way climb of roughly 1,760 feet from a low point of about 2,634 feet to a high of about 4,522 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 79°F and October highs around 74°F, while July averages about 91°F. Fossil Creek, a canoeing spot, lies about 4.4 miles away. The Waterfall Trail is about 5.8 miles off, and Hackberry and Towel Creek are both about 7.3 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.