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Dorsey Spring Trail No. 7
Dorsey Spring Trail is part of the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Trail System.
Dorsey Spring Trail descends very gradually as you hike through shady ponderosa pine, Gamble oak, and juniper trees. The last quarter mile is a little steeper as it drops into Dorsey Spring which normally runs all year. There is a great area to camp near Dorsey Spring. The Dorsey Spring Trail terminates at the junction with Kelsey Trail near Dorsey Spring. Dorsey Trail and Kelsey Trail make a great 7.3 mile loop hike.
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Sycamore Canyon is the second largest canyon in Arizona and offers hikers plenty of solitude and natural beauty. Learn more about Sycamore Canyon Wilderness.
Dorsey Spring Trail Statistics:
- Difficulty: Strenuous
- Length: 2.3 miles
- Trailhead Elevation: 7000 feet
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 276 feet
- Use: Hike, horseback
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | During the winter, roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles. Road closures. |
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| Closest Towns: | Flagstaff, AZ |
| Operated By: | Flagstaff Ranger District - 928-526-0866 |
General Information
Directions:Location: 25 miles southeast of Flagstaff, Arizona
Access: From Flagstaff, take W. Old Route 66 to Woody Mountain Road (FR 231). Turn left. Follow Woody Mountain Road approximately 14 miles to FR 538. Turn right on FR 538 and continue approximately 3.5 miles to FR 538G. Take the left fork to Dorsey Spring Trailhead.
GPS (Map): 35°03'17.1"N 111°55'11.9"W
Maps
- Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Map: available from local Forest Service Offices
- Forest Service Topo Map (FSTopo Geo-enable PDF):
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General Notes:
Notes:
- No mechanized vehicles including bicycles in the Wilderness.
- Fire danger is usually high - be careful with campfires.
- Camp at least 200 feet from springs and bury human waste 200 feet from springs. Pack out all trash.
Leave No Trace: Recognize your role in preserving wild lands by practicing these Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan ahead and prepare.
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
- Dispose of waste properly.
- Leave what you find.
- Minimize campfire impacts.
- Respect wildlife.
- Be considerate of other visitors.