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Willow Springs Canyon (SP)

By September 15, 2022 November 21st, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 2 Area: Goldfield
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): N/A Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: 300 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 0 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 35.50107800,-111.462786
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (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.