PhxDT Report post Posted April 26, 2015 I had a great time taking my kids out to Horton Creek for some exercise and further introduction to the wonderful out doors. Every time I go out with them, it reminds me that I should do it more often. We started out at the Horton Creek trailhead outside of Payson. I live in Gilbert, and it is exactly 2 hours, door to trailhead. Perfect for kids between 3 and 10. Level ground, water, beautiful views. Look closely at one of the pics, it is wet on one side, and dry on the other. That is because the stream disappears into the ground. You could actually hear a draining sound- it was cool, and the kids loved it. I also ran into the biggest wasp I have ever seen. Oh, and caught a little stock rainbow in the process (we threw it back). It was a great day. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhxDT Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Here is a link to info for the trail: http://www.arizonahikingtrails.com/hikingpages/hortoncreek285.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Did you actually catch the fish on Horton, because the pic by the river looks like one of my favorite holes on Tonto. I love that area. Our friends have a cabin next to catch-a-trout that we stay at. Thanks for the report 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Man very nice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhxDT Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Did you actually catch the fish on Horton, because the pic by the river looks like one of my favorite holes on Tonto. I love that area. Our friends have a cabin next to catch-a-trout that we stay at. Thanks for the report yup, that is about 200 yards from the Horton Campground. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted April 26, 2015 Great pics. thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhuntin Report post Posted April 26, 2015 TARANTULA WASP! THEY ARE HUGE 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted April 26, 2015 TARANTULA WASP! THEY ARE HUGE I stepped on 1 once when I was a kid..OMG did that hurt!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhuntin Report post Posted April 26, 2015 you tube video of how they operate...its pretty cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhxDT Report post Posted April 26, 2015 you tube video of how they operate...its pretty cool! Wait, are these the ones that bite the tarantula, then lay its eggs on it body- slowing feeding them? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted April 26, 2015 you tube video of how they operate...its pretty cool! Wait, are these the ones that bite the tarantula, then lay its eggs on it body- slowing feeding them? YEP!!! They are nasty SOB's 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted April 27, 2015 you tube video of how they operate...its pretty cool! Wait, are these the ones that bite the tarantula, then lay its eggs on it body- slowing feeding them? Yes, There a bunch of different wasps that do that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
