Escape to the Trails
Explore Rim Country
Hike Arizona's
Rim Country
The Rim Golf Club and the Golf Club at Chaparral Pines offer access to a plethora of magnificent trails suitable for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, or ATV driving. By taking Granite Dells Road, you can easily access multiple loop trails that take you through towering Ponderosa Pines and past rock formations that reach a height of 20 stories! You will be able to admire panoramic views of the Stewart Mountains, while your furry friends can relish the array of sights and scents of the surrounding Tonto National Forest. Additionally, various local hiking groups offer three different levels of hiking speeds to cater to all interested walkers. Whether you want to explore the Mazatzals to the south or venture up on the Mogollon Rim to the north, there is a hike suitable for every season.
Payson Area Trail System
The Payson Area Trails System (PATS) is an in-progress, interconnecting trail system utilizing detached pathways, existing sidewalks, and bike lanes in Payson to form an interior trail network. These interior trails will connect to specific Forest Service roads and trails on Payson’s periphery providing a more rustic trail-user experience. Each month, they offer free guided PATS hikes. For more information and schedules click here to visit the Payson website.
