SPANISH RUINS
SPANISH RUINS, Mazatzal Wilderness The mysterious monolith The town of Payson at the base of the Mogollon Rim is a hiking hot spot with a diverse collection of trails. From creekside rambles (Horton Creek), grueling ascents (See Canyon), pine forest rambles (Highline Trail) and high desert cypress-and-boulder-centric paths of the Payson Area Trails System, there�s something for trekkers of every level. But if you want to hike outside the box; seek out the Payson Packers. The hiking group is a loose-knit, motley band of year-round and seasonal residents with a repertoire of classic and under-the-radar treks. Hikers make the final scramble to the top. They�ve been exploring around Rim Country and beyond for nearly 40 years. Payson Packers working their way up to the ruins � There are probably about fifty or sixty folks who hike regularly with the Packers,� says Randy Cockrell who leads weekly hikes for the group. The club�s 250 or so members communicate and plan hikes through...