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3.7 miles
Distance
451 ft
Climb
-446 ft
Descent
00:55:57
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
6,868 ft
Altitude min
7,127 ft
Altitude max
6,983 ft
Altitude start
6,988 ft
Altitude end
-23.3%
Grade max
30.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,509 ft
Distance flat
00:55:57
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Fred Haught Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Payson
    , Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #141
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #86217 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9778 in Trail Running
    • #66381 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Mogollon Rim District - 928-477-2255

This historic trail is part of the Cabin Loop Trail System. It was named after a rancher who once used it to move cattle and supplies from ridge to ridge and valley to valley in the roadless wilderness above the Mogollon Rim. Today it provides hikers and horsebackers access to this scenic area of shallow canyons and forested ridges.

The Fred Haught trail was almost lost to neglect after a system of ridge top roads replaced it as the main route for commerce and travel in the 1950's. However, a renewed interest in the area by recreationists and history buffs inspired its recent reopening.

You'll find a hike along this trail leisurely and scenic, with a good chance to see wildlife and ample opportunity to imagine what it must have been like when horses and trails were the only way of traversing this picturesque countryside.
Battle of Big Dry Wash Monument

The monument of the Battle of Big Dry Wash shown here is just off of FR 300 at the beginning of the Fred Haught Trail.

Access Info

From AZ87 take FR300 approx. 13 miles east to the parking area where the Arizona Trail crests the rim.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 43 miles avg distance
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Fred Haught Trail Reports

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Jun 12, 2025 @ 11:51am
Jun 12, 2025
 Echo the previous callouts on the washout. A hike-a-bike will take you past the mess. A few trunks blown down across the trail as it comes uphill...
Jun 21, 2023 @ 8:14pm
Jun 21, 2023
 Trail is in need. The FS95 washout is quite the effort with a bike but there are also numerous trees over the trail, trail washouts, and two...
Jul 27, 2022 @ 3:00pm
Jul 27, 2022
 Trail is open, but the washout on FS95 still exists. A path down/up has been worn in, use caution when traversing.
Apr 28, 2019 @ 9:09pm
Apr 28, 2019
 A major washout on FR-95 just north of the Pinchot Cabin has resulted in the closure of Fred Haught trail. There is currently no information...
Oct 19, 2018 @ 2:50pm
Oct 19, 2018
 Couple trees down in spots.
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on Jun 12, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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        Directions to fred-haught trailhead (34.487090, -111.228700)
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        This bikepacking trip was ridden in June 2023 with camp 1 at Aspen Springs and camp 2 on the rim south of...
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        AES Cabin Fever 2018
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fred Haught

        ▼ Where is Fred Haught located?
        Fred Haught is located in Payson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Payson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.48709, -111.2287.
        ▼ How hard is Fred Haught?
        Fred Haught is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fred Haught?
        Fred Haught has 451 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 446 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,868 ft to 7,127 ft.
        ▼ Is Fred Haught a point to point trail?
        Fred Haught is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Fred Haught?
        Fred Haught is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fred Haught?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Fred Haught. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fred Haught?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fred Haught are:
        • June (9 activities)
        • August (5 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Fred Haught? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fred Haught are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Fred Haught?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 51 minutes to ride Fred Haught. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Fred Haught?
        Fred Haught is a very popular trail. There have been 117 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 118 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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