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Above, Dennis Williams sits at almost the top of 30-foot tall Horton Springs. Columbine flowers are to the right while the spring flows below. Tom Sawyer would enjoy balancing on this log at Horton Creek as the water flows below. Stan Bindell/NHO

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HORTON CREEK, PAYSON, Ariz. - There is a reason why Horton Creek made Arizona Highways top ten best hikes for this summer. There is a reason why Horton Creek makes its way into most Arizona hiking books. There is a reason why this hiker finds his way there at least once a year:

By Stan Bindell June 19, 2012