Rye to Gisela to Jakes Corner, AZ

If you’re down for a challenge, and don’t mind a bit of extra heat (great in Winter, tolerable in Summer) this is the trail for your adventures. Roughly coursing along Tonto Creek, this beautiful trail is an old Western horseback route to the 1916 stage stop of Jake’s Corner, AZ. Ups and down and sharp turns make us give this route a moderate to difficult rating. Travel time can be up to 4 hours in combination with the Outlaw Trail. One can easily do 40+ miles on this destination ride. Along the way, swimming holes provide excellent reprieves from summer temperatures.