More: Avoid the Water Wheel crowds on this East Verde River hike near Payson From a dirt pullout along Doll Baby Ranch Road, the hike begins by passing through a barbed wire gate (close it behind ...

Swimmers and anglers love the Water Wheel area of the East Verde River near Payson, AZ. For a less congested visit, take a hike on a nearby back road.

Payson hike: East Verde River. Length: 3.6 miles to the river and back. Rating: Moderate. Elevation: 3,717-4,058 feet (781 feet of accumulated elevation change). Getting there: From State Route 87 ...

There's a lot to see on this hilly but not too tough route to the East Verde River, like mountain views and flowers blooming most of the year. This hike near Payson is a not-too-tough way to reach ...

From sweeping mountain vistas to rolling juniper-dotted rangeland and a leafy river canyon, a walk along Forest Road 502 delivers a packed agenda over its short, hilly course. Adopted by the Tonto ...