Goldfield Mountains Hike - Willow Springs Trailhead

Weekday hike, but if you're free (or can get free), come on out and take a hike with us. We've been sharing this one over the last several years with our 3H family, and it's time to get out there again.

This is in the rugged Goldfield Mountains and its awe inspiring beauty easily rivals the neighboring Superstition Mountains. We prefer not to use instrumentation on our adventures, but we can estimate this is about 7-8 miles, with aggregate elevation gain of well over 1000 feet. For the average hiker, we'd call this moderate to moderately difficult. This depends on your own abilities, of course, but it isn't too difficult to set a 2 mph pace throughout. We'll hike to a high point along the trail with unobstructed 360 degree views of the Tonto National Forest surrounding us where we shall break for lunch/snacks.

As with all Tonto National Forest hikes, there is a 15 hiker limit.

Last we looked, Google has it marked as the Willow Canyon Trailhead. It is properly called the Willow Springs Trailhead. Regardless, take 88 and turn left into the gravel/dirt lot on the left at mile marker 204 just beyond the Weaver Needle Vista.

SPECIAL NOTE: There are no marked trails in this region, and several trail junctions along the way, so let's try to stick together, or, at least, not get too far ahead of the pack. We will stop at each junction to assure we have everybody, but if you are ahead of the hike leaders, you are on your own. Let's enjoy the day together.

WHAT TO BRING: Water (we'd recommend at least 3 liters), sunscreen, hat, camera, snacks/lunch, and sturdy footwear.

Note: There are no facilities at this trailhead.