Christopher Creek Guide
Food scene
Open daily. Pleasant Rim Country atmosphere with quality food, full bar & frequent live music. Very close. 1520 E. Christopher Creek Loop. Check website for details & updates.
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Creekside Steak House and Tavern
1520 E Christopher Creek LoopOpen daily. Pleasant Rim Country atmosphere with quality food, full bar & frequent live music. Very close. 1520 E. Christopher Creek Loop. Check website for details & updates.
Open Thu-Sun. Good food & drinks. Large patio by the creek. Pool tables, corn hole & foosball. Nearest restaurant. 1177 E. Christopher Creek Loop. Check website for details & updates.
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Landmark at The Creek
1177 Christopher Creek LoopOpen Thu-Sun. Good food & drinks. Large patio by the creek. Pool tables, corn hole & foosball. Nearest restaurant. 1177 E. Christopher Creek Loop. Check website for details & updates.
Open Thu-Sun. New family Pub with good food & craft brews. About a 15 mile drive to Forest Lakes, milepost 288 1/2 on Highway 260. Check website for details & updates.
260 Roadhouse
2893 Arizona 260Open Thu-Sun. New family Pub with good food & craft brews. About a 15 mile drive to Forest Lakes, milepost 288 1/2 on Highway 260. Check website for details & updates.
Open Wed-Sun evenings. Higher-end dining & wines. Rim Country atmosphere. About 15 mile drive to Star Valley, 6322 E. Hwy 260. Check website for details & updates.
Diamond Point Shadows
Open Wed-Sun evenings. Higher-end dining & wines. Rim Country atmosphere. About 15 mile drive to Star Valley, 6322 E. Hwy 260. Check website for details & updates.
Hiking
Horton Creek Trail, near Kohl’s Ranch is found about 6 miles down Hwy 260. Starts at Tonto Creek & is about 4 miles up to Horton Springs with about 2400 ft elevation gain. The hike is moderate to hard, but not difficult for experienced hikers. Well worth the effort.
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Horton Creek
Horton Creek Trail, near Kohl’s Ranch is found about 6 miles down Hwy 260. Starts at Tonto Creek & is about 4 miles up to Horton Springs with about 2400 ft elevation gain. The hike is moderate to hard, but not difficult for experienced hikers. Well worth the effort.
See Spring Trail starts near Creekside Tavern & Cabins on the Christopher Creek Loop. The trail is about 2.4 miles long out & back, with about 500 ft elevation gain. The difficulty is easy to moderate.
See Spring
See Spring Trail starts near Creekside Tavern & Cabins on the Christopher Creek Loop. The trail is about 2.4 miles long out & back, with about 500 ft elevation gain. The difficulty is easy to moderate.
Rim Country Lakes
Great location for Rim Country hiking, boating, paddle boarding & trout fishing (license required). Often very busy on weekends.
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Woods Canyon Lake Store and Marina
Great location for Rim Country hiking, boating, paddle boarding & trout fishing (license required). Often very busy on weekends.
Great location for Rim Country kayaking, paddle boarding & trout fishing (license required). Often very busy on weekends.
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Willow Springs Lake
Great location for Rim Country kayaking, paddle boarding & trout fishing (license required). Often very busy on weekends.
Sightseeing
Located approximately 21 miles east of Payson off of Highway 260. Turn at the signed road near Kohl’s Ranch & travel 4 miles to the end of the road. The road is paved all the way to the facility. The facility is open for visits 7 days per week.
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Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery
Located approximately 21 miles east of Payson off of Highway 260. Turn at the signed road near Kohl’s Ranch & travel 4 miles to the end of the road. The road is paved all the way to the facility. The facility is open for visits 7 days per week.
Approx. 7 miles down Hwy 260 toward Payson, just beyond Kohl’s Ranch (make a U-turn at Schoolhouse Tank). The site is marked with a road sign. There is parking & there are no fees or other costs. Bring a small shovel, hammer, or screw driver to dig for ancient fish & shell fossils. All treasures you find are yours to keep!
Paleo Site Monument
Arizona 260Approx. 7 miles down Hwy 260 toward Payson, just beyond Kohl’s Ranch (make a U-turn at Schoolhouse Tank). The site is marked with a road sign. There is parking & there are no fees or other costs. Bring a small shovel, hammer, or screw driver to dig for ancient fish & shell fossils. All treasures you find are yours to keep!
Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout allows guests to fish for Rainbow Trout, paying only for those that are caught. No gear or license are required. Everything's included in the pole rental price. Check web site for location, schedule & other details
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Rancho Tonto Catch A Trout
2097 Forest Service RdRancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout allows guests to fish for Rainbow Trout, paying only for those that are caught. No gear or license are required. Everything's included in the pole rental price. Check web site for location, schedule & other details
Groceries & supplies
12 miles east on highway 260, you will find a well stocked general store, complete with common food items, as well as fishing, hiking & hunting gear.
Forest Lakes General Store
2998 AZ-260Christopher Creek General Store
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Always carry plenty of water for each person in your group.
When hiking, boating, fishing & sightseeing always carry plenty of water for each person in your group. Dehydration comes quickly in the usually dry Rim air.
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Wildlife
When hiking & sightseeing in Rim Country, stay alert to the wildlife. In addition to stellar jays, crows, hawks, owls, ospreys & bald eagles, several common mammals are often spotted day & night. Raccoons, coatimundis, squirrels, chipmunks, skunks, javelinas (or peccaries), porcupines, bobcats, cougars, deer (both white tail & mule), elk & black bears are residents of the Rim. They most often avoid humans, but never approach them at any time, as they can become aggressive if feeling threatened. Timber rattlesnakes are sometimes seen, and although generally timid, keep your distance.