North Peak Trail,
Tonto National Forest

Located 11.4 miles from Payson, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
10,210 Steps 1  (4.5 mi)
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Elevation

The North Peak Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,237 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,019 ft. and an elevation range of 2,218 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.5 mi4,019 ft6,237 ft2,218 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.6 hrs181.82,182 ft273 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.1 hrs22.8273 ft2,182 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF North Peak Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Cane Springs Mountain, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Buckhead Mesa, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Payson North, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Cypress Butte, AZ
  5. Topo Map: North Peak, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Payson South, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Table Mountain, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Mazatzal Peak, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Gisela, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the North Peak Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?

Yes, this trail is also known as North Peak Trail #24.

What is the length of the North Peak Trail?

The length of the trail is 4.5 miles (7.3 km) or 10,210 steps.

How long does it take to hike the North Peak Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.6 hours in one direction and in 2.1 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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