Gila County, Arizona
229 hiking & walking trails · 30parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 13 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Gila County, Arizona
Gila County is home to 229 mapped hiking trails and 30 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 13 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Gila County
Up to 230 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Gila County
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Sample Parks in Gila County
Sample Trails in Gila County
Curated Guides for Gila County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Gila County, Arizona?
Yes — we have 229 mapped hiking and walking trails in Gila County, Arizona, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Gila County, Arizona?
Boyer Trail #148 near Roosevelt is rated hard — the toughest classification among Gila County, Arizona's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Gila County, Arizona for families?
Arizona Trail near Payson is one of the best family picks in Gila County, Arizona — easy difficulty and 0.8 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Gila County, Arizona?
Each of the 229 trails in Gila County, Arizona has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Gila County, Arizona?
Gila County, Arizona has 30 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (4 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Gila County, Arizona?
Yes — 10 of Gila County, Arizona's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Cholla Campground with 167 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Gila County, Arizona?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Arizona for more options beyond Gila County, Arizona.
Hiking guides for Arizona
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Gila County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Arizona, Ranked
Arizona's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichArizona's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Arizona trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Arizona
Ten gentle, well-marked Arizona trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Arizona
Arizona's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Arizona
Federal parks and recreation areas in Arizona ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Arizona: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Arizona's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.