Abbey’s Way Trail
State: Arizona
Location: Tonto National Forest
Length, One-Way: 2 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 6900 feet
Maximum Elevation: 7720 feet
Elevation Change: 820 feet
Best Season: Spring to Fall
Difficulty: Difficult
Usage: Light
Oak Creek, cononino forest
Trail Information
The Abbey’s Way Trail leaves Forest Road 487 and heads to the northeast towards a mountain meadow which was part of an old homestead. The trail then climbs directly up the pine and Douglas fir covered slopes of Aztec Peak towards the lookout tower. It includes some switchbacks near the top. The trail wraps around the peak and meets back up with Forest Road 487 just east of the top of the peak. Return by retracing your tracks on the trail or return via the Forest Road 487
Directions
From Young:
Travel south on State Highway 288 to Forest Road 487. Take FR 487 3.25 miles east. There is parking for several vehicles on the west side of FR 487 across from the trail.
