Horton Creek - Arizona
Over the weekend, Kimberly and I drove up to Payson for a backpacking trip to Horton Creek. It was one last adventure together before I headed back to the CDT.
The weather was fantastic, but the water was painfully cold! We had hoped to do some swimming, but we could barely keep our feet in the creek for more than a few moments.
We encountered a few groups of hikers and backpackers along the way, but luckily, our favorite campsite right next to the water was available. The temperature dropped quickly after sunset, so we got a nice campfire going and enjoyed a relaxing evening by the creek.
The next morning, we took our time packing up before making the short hike back to the car.
Of course, no trip through Strawberry would be complete without stopping at one of our favorite places, Pie Bar, for some delicious empanadas.
It was a wonderful little getaway and a great way to wrap up my time back in Arizona before returning to the CDT.
