Tonto Monument Peak Loop

The Monument Peak Loop is a 3.4 mile, 223 feet elevation, easy hike near Payson that circles a small peak with lovely views of the surrounding forested mountains. This trail has a nice balance of shade and views.

Directions to the trailhead: AZ-87 to Payson, right on 260, right on East Granite Dells Rd for 3.4 miles. Last two miles are unpaved. No fees, no facilities.

For more information, check out the May-June 2024 Newsletter of the Austrian Society of Arizona.