Dane Spring Loop via U-Bar Trail
24.9 mi
Distance
13 hrs 59 min
Time
terrain
906 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate loop trail to Dane Spring in Coconino National Forest.
This trail goes by General Springs, General Springs Cabin, Fred Haught Spring, Quien Sabe Spring, McClintock Spring, Coyote Spring, Barbershop Spring, and Dude Lake.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
We had an amazing backpack. Started from General Springs Cabin. Stayed on the Fred Hought Trail to Pinchot Cabin. That was at about 8 miles. Only one pretty good climb in this section. Do beware the crossing at FR 95 is severely washed out. It is passable but takes a little route finding. At Pinchot Cabin we went on the U-bar trail. We had the goal of spending the night at Dane Springs. This was 14.5 miles in and many descents and climbs later. A super long day but a good water source and some good campsites. The next morning we hiked the 12 miles back to General Springs Trail. We past a couple beautiful meadows has some big climbs again. Once you meet up with FR 300 you can walk the road back or follow General Crooks Trail. It can be a little hard to follow at times. We walked the road. At this point we were tired of rocky trails and cherished the more even surface.
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