Horton - Derrick Loop

12 mi2,063 ft Rating 8/10Difficulty 5/10

6,929 ft 5,433 ft

Elevation along the recorded route — 5,433 ft at its lowest to 6,929 ft at its highest.

Family-friend hike up along a natural water source gushing from the side of the Mogollon Rim, and then along and down Derrick Trail, through old-growth manzanita.

Photos

Big trees near the start of Horton Creek Trail
Charlotte hunting for the promised creek
Scenic, shaded trail
Making our way up the switchbacks
Hanging out at the source of Horton Creek
Time for a snack break
Big views along Highline Trail
Moody skies over Mazatzal Wilderness
Mature manzanita are so fantastic
Charlotte doles out the surprise treat of the day
A little help on the rocky trail down

Along the way

Spring 1

Horton Spring

Trailhead 2

Horton Creek Trailhead (Upper Tonto Creek Campground)
Derrick Trail #33 Trailhead

Junction 2

Horton Creek Trail #285 / Highline Trail #31 junction
Highline Trail #31 / Derrick Trail #33 junction