by John Stanley

Nothing beats the summertime blahs like a stroll along a burbling, shaded, high-country creek. Aaaah.

Several terrific hikes fit the bill, but for ease of access and scenic beauty, it’s hard to beat Horton Creek, tucked up in the Mogollon Rim, just a couple hours from downtown Phoenix.

The hike begins at the Upper Tonto Creek Campground, about 16 miles east of Payson and nearly a mile north of Arizona 260.

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