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Horton Spring Trail 292
Area Status: Open
A beautiful area with pine, fir and wildflowers in the spring. Horton Spring Trail offers excellent views. Zane Grey and “Babe” Haught used this trail to reach hunting areas above the rim.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Overnight camping is not allowed near area or trails in Closure 03-12-04-22-05. Restrooms will be serviced twice daily. Please pack it in, pack it out! |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Not recommended for horses. No motorized vehicles are allowed. If you PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT!! Carry an adequate supply of drinking water. One gallon per person per day is recommended during hot periods. Do not drink untreated water. Giardia, a protozoan, is in many water impoundments and streams. Portions of the trail are rough in places and should be traveled with caution.The rim has the second highest incidence of lightning in the U.S. so use caution during the summer rainy season. |
Activities
Day Hiking
The first ΒΌ mile is gentle; it then becomes very steep, going up a rocky side hill with switchbacks. Horton Spring originates north of the junction with the Highline Trail 31.| Elevation desc | South end: (6,600 feet elevation): at Highline Trail 31 North end: (7,800 feet elevation): at Forest Road (FR) 300 above the Mogollon Rim |
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Alerts & Warnings
- 03-12-03-24-49 Siphon Fire Trails Closure Order
- 03-12-03-24-48 Laguna Recreation Site Temporary Closure
- 03-12-03-24-47_Boulder Fishing Pier Temporary Closure
- 03-12-01-24-45 Wildcat Reduction Closure Order
- 03-12-02-24-44 Wood Fire Closure Order
- 03-12-00-24-43 West Fire Emergency Closure
- 03-12-03-24-41 Sand Stone Post Fire Recovery Public Safety Closure
- Equestrian Users Please Be Aware
- 03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
- 03-12-03-24-13 State Route 88 FishCreek Closure
- 03-12-01-22-26 Rattlesnake Cove Recreation Fishing Dock Closure
- 03-12-00-23-36 Target Type Restrictions Order
- Amended - Apache Lake Closure - Lower Burnt Corral Campground remains closed
- Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures
- Occupancy and Use Restrictions
- Update on State Route 88 (Apache Trail) - August 18, 2021
- Redmond Fire Road Closure