North Peak Loop
18.3 mi3,940 ft
6,286 ft
3,458 ft
Creative loop that includes walking along a creek, hauling up the steep North Peak Trail, and then descending down on Mazatzal Divide Trail.
Photos
Early morning light on North Peak
Water flowing down Pole Hollow Canyon
A mix of dead trees and recovering forest
Rock tanks at Pole Hollow Spring
Slowly getting close to North Peak
Mineral Creek trailhead
Looking towards the first ridge to climb
Finally at the wilderness boundary
Deep gorge of Dennis Creek
Spot of shade along the trail
Cleared, easy going along the ridge
Snow on a distant Humphrey's Peak
Close view of the ridge along North Peak
An exposed campsite on the shoulder
Almost to The Park
Lonely trail sign at the Mazatzal Divide junction
Unnamed peak along the Willow Spring Trail
Plenty of water at Pete's Pond
Hot, sunny climb out of The Park
Looking back at North Peak
Distant line of Mogollon Rim
Humble stand of pines along the trail
Easy, somewhat rocky trail
Northern hills of the Mazatzals
Cactus, trees, and shin-stabbers on the hillside
Spotty stand of pines near the top of the descent
Last view south for a while
Some lush growth below a spring
Lonely rock outcropping along the descent
Burst of white rocks along the trail
Afternoon sun on North Peak
Along the way
Spring 1
- Pole Hollow Spring
Creek 3
- Pole Hollow Canyon
- Dennis Creek
- Wet Bottom Creek
Shoreline 1
- Pete's Pond
Mountain 1
- North Peak
Camping 1
- The Park
Trailhead 2
- City Creek Trailhead
- Mineral Creek Trailhead
Junction 1
- North Peak / Mazatzal Divide Trail Junction