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Cienega Trail
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Cienega Trail is a moderate 3.3-mile trail that begins at 5,678 feet elevation, before climbing to 5,841 feet. The Cienega Trail offers views of scenic Reynolds Creek Canyon. There are some old mining activity sites on this trail.
Animal life includes the black bear, whitetail and mule deer, elk, mountain lion and wild turkey. Vegetation includes ponderosa pine, juniper, fir, Gamble Oak, manzanita and scrub oak.

Facilities: There are water and campsites provided at Cienega Spring Trailhead.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Cienega Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Cienega Trail can be used year-round, except when closed by snow.

Fees: There are no use fees associated with this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: This trail is located within the Tonto National Forest; forest regulations apply. If you PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT!

Directions: To reach Cienega Trail from Payson, travel east on State Highway 260 to State Highway 288. On State Highway 288 travel to Young. From Young, travel south on State Highway #288, take the Reynolds Creek Road (Forest Road #410) 2.5 miles to Forest Road #235. Turn left and travel approximately one half mile to the Cienega Spring Trailhead. This trail can also be accessed from State Highway #288 at milepost #288. There is limited parking at this end of the trail.

Address
Tonto National Forest
2324 E. McDowell Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85006
Phone
General: (602) 225-5200
TTY: (602) 225-5395
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