Willow Springs Canyon (SP)
Date: | Destination: | Willow Canyon | |||||
Level: | Special Hike | Area: | Goldfield | ||||
Approx hike distance in miles: | 2 | Hike leader: | |||||
Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | Hike leader phone: | |||||
Accum elevation gain in feet: | 300 | Hike leader email address: | |||||
Departing the Union Center: | 8:00 | Please arrive 15 minutes early. & sign in | |||||
Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
Unpaved miles: | None | Park entry fee per vehicle:/strong> | No | ||||
Road conditions: | Paved | Website for reference info: | N/A | ||||
High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 35.50107800 -111.462786 |
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TRAIL CONDITIONS |
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Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | No | ||||
Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Yes | ||||
Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
Difficulty: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This SPECIAL out and back hike will focus on landscape photography. Roger Degler, a professional photographer, will accompany the group to assist all hikers with their photographs. This hike is for the photo enthusiasts. Roger’s work can be seen at AZsunsets.blogspot.com. Bring water, a snack, and a camera or phone for your pictures.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left onto Hwy 60 west towards Phoenix. Follow to Exit 199, Old West Hwy. Stay right on Goldfield Rd for 3 miles. Turn left on Lost Dutchman, then right on Apache Trail (Route 88) for 5.6 miles. Parking lot is on the left.