Rock Creek
- 8.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,643 ft
- climb
- 7,071 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Rock Creek is a moderate hike of about 8 miles in the Mazatzal Wilderness, within the Payson Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is an out-and-back that gains about 2,640 feet, climbing from roughly 3,950 feet to about 7,070 feet. For comfortable conditions, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 76°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. The trail is on natural surface, and bikes are not allowed. Several other hikes lie within a few miles, including Willow Springs and North Peak, both about 2 miles away, along with Brody Seep at about 3.4 miles and Half Moon at about 3.5 miles.
- Willow SpringsHiking2 mi
- North PeakHiking2.1 mi
- Brody SeepHiking3.4 mi
- Half MoonHiking3.5 mi
- DavenportHiking3.7 mi
- BarnhardtHiking3.8 mi
- Y BarHiking4.2 mi
- Lost Trail #279Hiking4.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
