Willow Springs Basin via Bulldog Canyon (I)
| Date: | Destination: | Willow Springs Basin via Bulldog Canyon | |||||
| Level: | Intermediate (I) | Area: | Goldfield | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 6 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 770 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 1200 | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | ||||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Park entry fee per vehicle: | N/A | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/willow-springs-basin-tank-via-bulldog-canyon | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 33.501599 -111.462798 |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | Some | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Yes | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
| Difficulty : | Moderate | Water Crossings: | Maybe | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is a beautiful loop trail with great rock formations. The trail leads to Willow Springs that may have water depending on season. The trail includes smooth surfaces, rocky surfaces, and some rolling rock slopes. Hiking sticks are recommended. Bring your camera, plenty of water and snacks.
Directions:
Take Felix Rd north to Arizona Farms Rd, turn right. Turn left (north) on AZ 79. Turn left on Hwy 60 west toward Phoenix. Travel northwest on Hwy 60 for 12.7 miles and turn right on South Mountain View Rd. Travel 4.6 miles on South Mountain View Rd to Apache Trail (Hwy 88) and turn right. Drive 4.7 miles to the trailhead on the left.