Juniper Springs Trail #2

Juniper Springs Trail #2 - Prescott, AZ

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Juniper Springs Trail #2

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Juniper Springs Trail #2 offers a varied wilderness experience in one of the most remote sections of northwestern Arizona, with some unique and interesting views. It also connects with the east end of the Juniper Mesa Trail #20, which travels west across the entire Juniper Mesa Wilderness.

Juniper Springs Trail climbs up the edge of Juniper Mesa to the spring. At the Spring, Juniper Springs Trail #2 joins two other routes. Juniper Mesa Trail #20 travels west up to the mesa and then across the top of the mesa. FR 9867A (access road to the trail) leaves the spring traveling north down the mesa. The Old Military Trail (Trail #1) uses part of this road.

Juniper Springs Trail #2 is steep, with a total elevation change of about 1,000 feet, and difficult though only 3.7 miles long. It should only be traveled by persons well prepared and in good physical condition.

Facilities: Juniper Springs Trail #2 has no facilities. There is no drinking water along the trail, so take plenty of water.

Best Time To Visit: Spring, summer, and fall are the best times to use Juniper Springs Trail #2.

Fees: This trail is free to use.

Accessibility: This trail has no handicap access.

Rules: No mechanized or motorized equipment may be operated on this trail.

Directions: To reach Juniper Springs Trail #2, take Williamson Valley Road north from Prescott. Stay on this road (Forest Road 6) for 38 miles to the junction with Forest Road 95. Proceed west on Forest Road 95 for about 1.5 miles. The south trailhead lies at an elevation of 5,200 feet and starts at Forest Road 95 just 0.2 miles east of the Walnut Creek Station. Old Military Trail #1 and Juniper Springs Trail #2 share the same trailhead.

The north trailhead is at Juniper Spring and can be reached by way of Forest Road 9867A. This is a four wheel drive road only, very rough, and particularly steep near Juniper Spring.

Map: Click here for a map to Juniper Springs Trail #2

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Juniper Springs Trail #2.

Address

Prescott National Forest

735 N. Hwy. 89

Chino Valley, Arizona 86323

Phone
General: (928) 777-2200