Username
Password
Stay on Help
Badger Springs Trail, AZPrint Full | Basic
Directions
Description 19 Triplogs 0 Topics
RatedFavorite   Wish List Region
 
Mine
0
Friends
0
 Phoenix NW
Statistics
Difficulty 1    Route Finding
Distance One Way 1.55 miles
Trailhead Elevation 2,166 feet
Elevation Gain -110 feet
Avg Time One Way 1 hour
Interest Seasonal Creek
Author Unregistered
 Descriptions 2,194
 Routes 0
 Photos 0
 Trips 247 map  (0 Miles)
 Age ?
 Location
Photos
Rated Viewed All Mine Friends
13  2013-05-31 Stoic
6  2013-04-21 fotogirl53
25  2013-04-07 fotogirl53
8  2012-09-23 burntlizard
6  2012-05-26 barrymarc
10  2012-01-08 mazatzal82
4  2011-10-07 joe bartels
5  2011-10-07
 Agua Fria River via Badge
 joe bartels
6  2011-10-07
 Agua Fria River via Badge
 Tortoise Hiker
Large Profile
Forecast
Historical Weather
Radar
Official Route
 
Alternative Routes
 
Water
Nearby Hikes Area Water Sources
direct air miles away to trailhead
0.0  Agua Fria River via Badger
2.0  Richinbar Pueblo and Mine Ruins
4.2  Rattlesnake - Perry Tank Canyon Ruin Loop
4.2  Bumble Bee to Government Spring - BCT
4.3  Pueblo La Plata Ruins
4.6  Hidden Treasure Mine-Antelope Hill, BCT
[ View More! ]
Fauna
     Bordered Patch Butterfly
     California Patch Butterfly
     Checkerspot Butterfly
     Costa's Hummingbird
     Flame Skimmer
     Greater earless lizard
     Honey Bee
   Lark Sparrow
     Pallid Winged Grasshopper
     Phainopepla
     Pipevine Swallowtail
     Plateau Striped Whiptail
     Queen Butterfly
     Rock Wren
Space
Flora
     Brittlebush
     Chia
     Climbing Milkweed
     Desert Globemallow
     Desert Mariposa
     Fairy Duster
     Filaree
     Gooding's Verbena
     Mexican Gold Poppy
     Narrow-Leaved Popcorn Flower
     Scorpionweed
Space

Pleasant in season
by Unregistered

Mobile Version
Overview: Badger Springs offers a short trail for non-motorized users within the Agua Fria National Monument. The trail leads down the Badger Springs Wash to the Agua Fria River canyon, an area rich in archaeological resources. The confluence of Badger Springs and the Agua Fria is the location of a fantastic panel of petroglyphs. At the confluence, hikers can travel either upstream or downstream to explore this high desert canyon. Most years the river flows through early summer. Mule deer, white-tail deer, javelina and coyotes roam the area.

Consider: This seems to be the only posted trail in the Agua Fria National Monument. For a much better extended option check out Agua Fria via Badger.

 

One-Way Notice: This hike is listed as One-Way. When you hike several trails on a single "hike", log it with a generic name that describes the hike. Then link the trails traveled, check out the example.

Directions Preferred Months Oct May Apr Mar
Sunrise5:16am Sunset7:43pm
Road / VehicleFR / Jeep Road -Car possible when dry
Fees / Permit
None

Directions
Print Version
To hike
Off Interstate 17, take exit #256, the Badger Springs exit. Follow the rough, sometimes muddy gravel road for approximately one mile east to the trailhead parking area.
Login for Mapped Driving Directions
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
Page created by joe bartels on Oct 07 2011 8:42 pm

Arizona Hikes of the Month
Find or Map up to 541 hikes


White House Ruin Trail
Stunning!
- joe bartels
About    Books    Grand Canyon    FAQ    Corrections    Go Mobile    Shop    © 2013 HAZ