Mollogon Rim

The Top 20 Lakes in the Mollogon Rim

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Mollogon Rim? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Mollogon Rim’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Fossil Springs

Inspiration Point - Arizona Trail

Ayer Lake

Crabtree Wash & dispersed campground

Horseshoe Dam

Green Valley Park Lake and Fountain

Canyon Lake

Overlook area on the Butcher Jones Trail

Arizona Trail — Roosevelt Lake Trailhead

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Fossil Springs
Hiking Highlight
Fossil Springs boasts beautiful blue-green pools, making it a popular spot for swimming and family hiking. It's important to keep in mind that you may need a reservation to hike here during certain times of the year.
Tip by Will
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Inspiration Point - Arizona Trail
Hiking Highlight
Inspiration Point is a unique overlook. You can see the longest two-lane inverted arch suspension bridge in America and you can see the largest lake in central Arizona, Roosevelt Lake.
Tip by Caro "Bandit"
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Ayer Lake
Hiking Highlight
Ayer Lake appears more like a pond. It's a main attraction for a lot of the animals that live in the Boyce Thompson Arboretum and is a great spot to view wildlife off the side of the trail.
Tip by Matthew
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Crabtree Wash & dispersed campground
Hiking Highlight
Crabtree Wash offers dispersed camping free of charge and with access to the Salt River. There are some pit toilets, but no other amenities. Also, there are very few spots …
Tip by Caro "Bandit"
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Horseshoe Dam
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Horseshoe Dam separates Horseshoe Reservoir from the Verde River in Tonto National Forest. The lake is one of the most remote lakes in this part of Arizona and has a …
Tip by Matthew
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Green Valley Park Lake and Fountain
Hiking Highlight
Green Valley Park is considered the “Jewel of Payson” and is located at the end of Main Street. There is a main lake with a couple smaller ponds on the …
Tip by Matthew
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Canyon Lake
Hiking Highlight
Canyon Lake is a great place to cool off with walkable shorelines along the red rock canyons. If you are lucky you could spot Big Horn sheep.
Tip by Alex
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Overlook area on the Butcher Jones Trail
Running Highlight (Segment)
The entirety of the Butcher Jones Trail features overlooks of the Salt River and Saguaro Lake, but the best views are at the very end of the trail. This is …
Tip by Matthew
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Arizona Trail — Roosevelt Lake Trailhead
Mountain Biking Highlight
Just north of Roosevelt Lake Bridge, there is a small parking area that can be used as a trailhead to get on or off the Arizona National Scenic Trail. It …
Tip by Caro "Bandit"
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