Water wheel 
Houston Mesa Road, Payson Arizona 85541
Submitted by: Richard Carter
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The best easy hike you'll find. All ability levels can handle a walk around water wheel. And you'll see some great waterfalls. It definitely can get crowded, but if you go at the right time, you'll have it all to yourself. Personally I recommend later in the day, especially in the summer. People start packing up and heading home. If it's too crowded, just keep following the path upstream. You'll eventually find a more secluded spot. Worth a visit!
This hike is totally awesome. You will have to hike up some rocks, sort of like climbing a few flights of stairs. The trail is not perfectly marked because you will have to cross back and forth over the river, but that's what makes it such a fun adventure!
Really cool hike with great scenery. Handful of spots to get in the water and cool off. You have to pay with cash $10/car to park. Was more litter and trash than I expected. Park attendent was helpful.
The wheel was worth seeing, though it took only 15 minutes to find and see. If that's all you're going for, it may not be worth the $10. However, if you take the time to see other things, it can be worth it.
Awesome sights! Wear shoes for hiking that you don't mind getting wet. Or, being water shoes with you! Must walk through some beach sand. But, remarkable rocks and sights!
