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2.4 miles
Distance
986 ft
Climb
01:14:58
Avg time
987 ft
Altitude change
5,445 ft
Altitude min
6,432 ft
Altitude max
5,445 ft
Altitude start
6,434 ft
Altitude end
7.7%
Grade
-0.4%
Grade max
33.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
413 ft
Distance flat
01:14:58
Avg time
Derrick Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPayson
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Ref Number#33
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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State Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
An all-day loop hike is possible by taking Derrick Trail and Highline Trail, then going north on Highline Trail 31 to Horton Spring: Follow Horton Creek Trail 285 back to Upper Tonto Campground. Both Horton Creek and Tonto Creek have trout.
Disclaimer
Hikers: Carry an adequate supply of drinking water. One gallon per person per day is recommended during hot periods. Do not drink untreated water. Portions of the trail are rough in places and should be traveled with caution.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 10 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 30 rides
- Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Directions to derrick-trail trailhead
(34.337550, -111.095980)
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.0 • 14 miles • 1,264 ft • 3 • Shuttled •
Nice Route from the 260 Trail Head to Tonto Creek
12 miles • 2,902 ft • 1 • Loop •
9 Reviews & Comments
ajriding
From See Canyon TH i took Highline then down this.
For Eastcoast folks this is almost Pilot Rock in NC.
Is ok trail. Yes rocky so is best on enduro bike or up
I was 130/140 n picking lines.
Pointless trail. I should have stayed on Highline n done out n bak.
For Eastcoast folks this is almost Pilot Rock in NC.
Is ok trail. Yes rocky so is best on enduro bike or up
I was 130/140 n picking lines.
Pointless trail. I should have stayed on Highline n done out n bak.
dholdschool
Like riding on golf balls and baseballs.
borski99
Not a bad climb actually. Loose rocks but fully rideable and gets you up quick to high line
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Nearby Trails
- Horton Creek Trail 856 ft
- Fish Hatchery Road 3,140 ft
- Roberts Mesa Rd. (fr 29) 1 mile
- Control Road 2 miles
- Highline Trail (derrick To Horton Springs) 2 miles
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