Overview

Hype:

The fort was 60 rods square with corners built of logs forming a buttress. Adobe, rock, and mud walls stood 8 feet tall. 4' wide at the bottom and 2' at the top, on a rock foundation with a deep 4' trench around the outside. It was built during the Walker Indian War 1853-54.

Time:

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Getting There

Navigate to 40.043862, -111.729614.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Payson, Utah

Coordinates: 40.043862, -111.729614

Interactive Guide Map

Download Guide Map

View map fullscreen.

June 5, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Greg Dye,

Story

We stopped at several of the pioneer fort monuments as part of the scavenger hunt for Payson City's rebranding event.

Pictures