Overview: Floyd Spring (now a dry spring), resides on a high point atop Dane Canyon in between the area of Dane Spring/Cabin and where the U-Bar Trail#28 crosses Dane Canyon. A nice forest drive on FR145-145A and short "off-trail" hike to test your GPS skills in locating the original source of Floyd Spring at way point N34.47637 W111.15524 and to view the scenic drops into lower Dane Canyon drainage from high above.
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.
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Directions
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High Clearance possible when dry
To hike On the Mogollon Rim from the intersection of FR300(Rim Road) with FR145 (at N34.40813 W111.19621), drive north on FR145 to the intersection with FR145A, then veer right(NNE) onto FR145A and continue to Parking/TH Start(park on roadside) at way point N34.47717 W111.15717; Total driving distance one way from FR300 to non signed Parking/TH Start off FR145A is in-between 5.5 and 6.5 miles;
page created by Grasshopper on Jun 25 2010 5:27 pm
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