Overview

Hype:

This short hike up to the Payson P takes approximately 20-30 minutes and is great for the whole family. There is little shade, so plan your trip during the cooler seasons or early morning.

Trail Condition: Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Time: 20-30 minutes

Length: 0.6 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 150 ft

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
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Dec
Features:
  • Hiking Trails
  • No Drinking Water
  • Mountains
  • Marked Trails
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Getting There

Navigate to 40.026912, -111.720459.

Park in the dirt circle at the end of the spur road.

Route

From the trailhead, hike due east along the powerlines for 1000 feet. At the junction, turn south and hike another 500 feet to the base of the P.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Payson, Utah

Coordinates: 40.025096, -111.716278

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June 5, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

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

Logistics

Start: 10:25

End: 10:55

Story

We hiked to the Payson P as part of the scavenger hunt for Payson City's rebranding event. Even though we went in the morning, it was still quite warm. Madi and Cooper complained for almost the whole hike. We didn't have great beta for the best trail, so we rook the long way up and the short way down.

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