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Willow Springs Trail is a difficult, 1.6-mile hike, climbing 800 feet from an elevation of 5,700 feet. This high elevation trail is a connector trail linking other longer trails that provide access to the Pine Mountain Wilderness Area and the Verde Rim. There are magnificent panoramic views from this Upper Verde basin rim, the red rock cliffs above Sedona, the Four Peaks in the Mazatzal Mountains, and the Superstition Mountains.
The vegetation in this area is mainly ponderosa pine, however, the approach to the Verde Rim climbs through an attractive riparian bottom with small stands of aspen, maple, and evergreen and deciduous oaks. White-tailed deer, mule deer, javelina, black bear, and signs of elk can be seen in this area. The trail connects with Nelson Trail, and Verde Rim Trail thus providing the opportunity to make a round-trip hike or ride in the Pine Mountain area.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Willow Springs Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Willow Springs Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Willow Springs Trail's best times are fall, spring and winter.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: This trail lies within the Pine Mountain Wilderness and the use of any motorized or mechanized equipment, including bicycles, is prohibited.

Directions: To reach Willow Springs Trail from Cottonwood, exit the I-17 Freeway at the Dugas Interchange. From there take Forest Road 68 southeast for 18 miles to the trailhead for the Nelson Trail #159 at the boundary of the Pine Mountain Wilderness. The boundary is approximately 1.25 miles east of the Double-T Ranch on Sycamore Creek. Visitors will have to travel east of Trail #159 for about 2.75 miles to where it connects with Trail #12.

Address
Prescott National Forest/Verde Ranger District
300 E Hwy 260
P.O. Box 670
Camp Verde, Arizona 86322
Phone
General: (928) 567-4121
TTY: (928) 567-1108
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