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Arizona Indian Springs Trail
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Arizona Indian Springs Trail
State: Arizona Trail InformationThe Indian Springs Trail begins in a meadow but soon plunges into the forest, dominated by ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees. If you are lucky, you will see elk and deer browsing along the edges of the meadows. The trail is wide and graveled, providing good traction for bicycle tires and boots alike. After about a half mile, the trail forks. The right fork continues on the main route, while the left fork takes you to the Big Lake lookout tower. The trail leading to the tower is steep and not really suited to mountain bike use, so be prepared to carry your bike if you bring it. The tower is staffed regularly through fire season, which in this part of the world is May, June and July. You do not need to be in the tower itself to enjoy the panoramic views. Excellent views are to be had from the tower steps or from the rock knob. NEVER climb a lookout tower when lightning is striking nearby and always ask the person on duty if it is okay to come up. Back on the main trail, you will soon come to Spillman Springs, which is distinguished by a series of dugout logs. The troughs have been in use since at least 1950 and are believed to have been constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression. The road soon drops down and crosses Forest Road 24. Take care as you cross this road; it can be busy at times. The trail soon merges with an old road, passes Indian Springs and gives way to an old railroad grade. This is the remnant of the Apache Railway Company’s Maverick Line, which transported logs to the mill in McNary from the 1940’s to the early 1970’s. Here the trail opens up to lush meadows bordered by trees. The railroad grade has a slight uphill incline which is steady but no killer. The traction on this old cinder bed is very good. About 2.5 miles from Indian Springs, you will come to the spur trail that connects this trail to the West Fork Trail (#628). If you choose this route, you will add another seven miles to your trip. If you find yourself short on time or energy, continue on your way and ignore the turnoff. In about another half mile, you will leave the railroad bed and cut through a strip of forested land before entering a long meadow. In the late spring and ... |
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Arizona | Blue Mesa Trail
Location:Blue Mesa, Petrified Forest National Park  Painted Desert View of MesaDescription: The trail winds down from the Blue Mesa in the Painted Desert, and is alternately paved and graveled. Blue Mesa Trail meanders through the hills of the badlands and and although it is not a lengthy trail is is quite a hot walk, and can be strenuous in places due to the steep descent. The hills themselves are spectacular, with the deep blue gray bentonite clay intermingling with the amazing colors of the petrified wood. In many areas there have been some superb plant fossils found in the sedementary layers of Blue Mesa area. Depending on the time of year you will see delicate desert plants that are in bloom and will provide an amazing background for the beautiful colors of the painted desert. There is no water available to you on the Blue Mesa trail and you’re absolutely going to want a drink at some point,so make sure you pack a bottle with you. The upper portion of the Blue Mesa trail will be easy to manage for a wheelchair or a stroller with children however when the trail starts to drop, it gets very steep and is narrow in places so prior to hitting that steeper area its best to turn around if your party includes children or adults that require either stroller or wheelchair. As with a... |
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Washington, Goat Mountain Trail
State: Washington
 Bighorns play in an autumn WashingtonTrail InformationThe south facing Goat Mountain trail is one of the first in the area to melt out, making it a good early summer hike. The trail starts with a series of switchbacks climbing steadily up a timbered slope, giving peek-a-boo looks at the views to come. At approximately 2 miles, the trail enters the Mt. Baker Wilderness. Continuing upward through huckleberries, the maintained trail ends at approximately 5400 feet on the shoulder of Goat Mountain. A few campsites are available after the snow melts, usually in mid summer. The panoramic views include icy Price Lake at the base of Price Glacier on Mt. Shuksan. In keeping with wilderness regulations, party size is limited to 12. There are no fires allowed on Goat Mountain. The trail is open to stock use from August 1 to November 1. DirectionsFrom Glacier: |
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