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Houston Bros Trail #171 / McFarland Spr Loop, AZ

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Difficulty 1 of 5
Distance Round Trip 3.1 miles
Trailhead Elevation 7,315 feet
Elevation Gain 100 feet
Accumulated Gain 331 feet
Avg Time Round Trip 2 hours
Kokopelli Seeds 4.76
 Interest Off-Trail Hiking, Historic & Perennial Creek
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Bear Canyon - Houston Draw Loop
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12  2010-06-21 Grasshopper
19  2009-06-25 Grasshopper
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Expand MapThis is a very pleasant and short loop hike with Parking/TH Start originating off FR139G (0.25mi from the FR139G entrance road/gate to perennial and historic Aspen Spring/Cabin Complex). Hike to and through this entrance gate and down this entrance road 0.25mi to Aspen Spring/Cabin which then connects with Houston Brothers Trail to later "off-trail" the short, easy to navigate distance across Houston Draw to perennial McFarland Spring.


From McFarland Spring this loop hike connects with old logging road FR9616E to later connect with FR139, then up FR139 back to FR139G and 0.5mi up FR139G back to Parking/TH Start.
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Gate Policy: If a gate is closed upon arrival, leave it closed after you go through. If it is open, leave it open. Leaving a closed gate open may put cattle in danger. Closing an open gate may cut them off from water. Please be respectful, leave gates as found. The exception is signage on the gate directing you otherwise.

2018-07-14 Grasshopper


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    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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    From the PHX area: Option 1- Take the Beeline Hwy 87 all the way past the small community of Clints Well, continue on Hwy 87 past the right turn for signed Blue Ridge Reservoir, continue on Hwy 87 past the signed right turn for Moqui / Blue Ridge Campgrounds, continue on Hwy 87 past the Blue Ridge Ranger Station to the next signed FR right turn onto FR95; Turn Right onto FR95 and follow signs for FR95 South to FR95/FR96 intersection at East Clear Creek Bridge; "Stay on" FR95 (~right turn SSW) and continue until you reach signed FR139; Turn left onto FR139 and continue south on FR139 for ~3.5mls to signed FR139G on your right side; Turn Right onto un-maintained FR139G and continue driving slowly for .50mls to Parking/TH Start just off Left Side of FR139G at waypoint N34.48887 W111.18831; Note: Also see posted 7/3/10 GPS Driving Route for more details;

    From the PHX area: Option 2- Drive Hwy 87 north through Payson, Pine, and Strawberry.. approx 10.5 miles north of Strawberry on Hwy 87 at MP281.1, turn right at signed FR300 (the Rim Road), and continue ~16 miles on FR300 to the signed intersection with FR139. Turn Left on FR139 and continue for ~4+ miles to the signed but easy-to-miss intersection with FR139G (34.482725 -111.186375). Turn Left onto un-maintained FR139G and continue driving slowly for .50mls to Parking/TH Start just off Left Side of FR139G at waypoint N34.48887 W111.18831;

    Note: Option 1 Drive is an additional +20 miles one way on Hwy 87 but not much additional driving time difference from driving in from Option 2 Drive on FR300;
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