Barbershop Trail No. 91
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Barbershop Trail No. 91
Barbershop Trail meanders through a pleasant region of open forests and shallow canyons. This trail is an excellent place to enjoy a woodland stroll or a weekend backpack. You will find a wide variety of tree species, including maple, aspen and oak, scattered among the more typical ponderosa pine and Douglas fir.
The high proportion of deciduous trees makes this trail an especially colorful place in the Fall. There is plenty of wildlife to see at all seasons of the year. Watch for wild turkey, mule deer and elk. There are black bear in the area too, but they are much harder to see. Especially while you are so busy enjoying the scenery.
The rather unique name for this trail comes from a sheepherder who once lived in the area. He was good at clipping his fellow herders as he sheared woolies.Barbershop Trail is one of several trails in the historic Cabin Loop Trail System, which tours several now retired Forest Service cabins in Rim Country.
Photo tour of this trail [Flickr]
At a Glance
Usage: | Medium |
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Closest Towns: | Happy Jack, AZ |
Water: | Open water sources along trail, requires treatment |
Operated By: | Mogollon Rim District 928-477-2255 |
General Information
General Notes:Rating: Moderate
Hiking time: 2 hours
Notes:
- No motorized vehicles. There is water on this trail.
Directions:
Location: 77 miles (about 2 hours) southeast of Flagstaff in the cool pines of Mogollon Rim country.
GPS:
- East Access Trailhead (Map): 34° 26.599' -111° 08.495'
- West Access Trailhead (Map): 34° 26.349' -111° 11.950'
Maps
- Forest Service Topo Map (FSTopo Geo-enable PDF):
- More Maps:
- USDA FSGeodata Clearinghouse: Arizona FSTopo Maps available for download in Geo-enabled PDF and GeoTIFF formats. Note: USGS 7.5 Minute (1:24K) Topo Maps and FSTopo Maps use the same title.
- USFS Store: Map Locator & Downloader purchase or download USGS topographic maps. Note: USGS 7.5 Minute (1:24K) Topo Maps and 1:24K FSTopo Maps use the same title.
Access:
- East Access: Drive about 55 Miles south of Flagstaff on Forest Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road). Turn north on AZ87 and travel 9 miles to FR95, turn right on FR95 and follow to function of FR96 at the East Clear Creek. Travel on FR96 to FR137, turn right and go south to the Buck Springs Cabin to trailhead.
- West Access: Drive 55 miles south of Flagstaff on FH3 (Lake Mary Road). Turn left and travel 9 miles on AZ87 to FR95. Turn right on FR95 and travel 8 miles to FR139. Continue 7 miles on FR139 to trailhead.
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