| Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Spencer Trail. Gas, food, and lodging can be found in Apache Junction. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Spencer Trail. Best Time To Visit: Spencer Trail is open spring through fall, depending on the weather. Fees: No fee is charged. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Neither motorized or mechanized transport are permitted on this trail. The maximum group size is 15; the maximum amount of saddle or pack animals of any kind is 15 per group. Directions: To reach Spencer Trail from Apache Junction, travel east on U.S. Highway 60 to the Queen Valley road turn-off. Turn left and follow this paved road for 2 miles to where the Hewitt Station Road 357 branches off to the right (and turns to gravel). Follow this road for 3 miles to the JF Road 172 turn-off, turn left and follow this road 8 miles to the junction with the Roger Trough Road 172A. (Note: These roads are sometimes washed out; drive with care!). Bear right and follow this very rough road to its intersection with Forest Road 650. Take Forest Road 650 east to the trailhead. 4WD vehicles are required. | |
