Owen's Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

login for filter options

Feb 22 2013

Owen

Routes 1
Triplogs 2

51 male

Joined May 08 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Burro Flats Loop

Phoenix, AZ

Burro Flats Loop

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Feb 22 2013
		Owen • Triplogs 2

Hiking	5.75 Miles

Hiking	5.75 Miles	24 Hrs		0.24 mph
			45 LBS Pack

no photosets

Linked

linked

Horse Spring Trail #207

Burro Spring Trail

Partners

none

no partners

I was a little hesitant after reading some of the previous posts be we decided to make the trek anyway. The trailheads were well marked and easy to find. We took the Morgan City Wash (4WD) from Carefree Highway all the way up to the trailheads and then went out and around Castle Hot Springs Road after we were done.
I have gps tracks for both if anyone is interested.
My wife and I, our four kids and dog all made the trek. We started at the Horse Spring trailhead and went clockwise around to the Burro Springs Trailhead. We backpacked in and planned to stay one night. We got a late start and chose the first flat spot we found about a half mile past horse spring to camp.
I marked several other possible campsites on the gps map. The best one in my opinion is on a saddle with great views of the surrounding peaks and canyons.
Horse Spring had some pretty murky puddles of water near an overturned water trough.
Burro Spring had some very small water holes but i guess they were more from the recent rain than the spring. I didn't see any sign of the actual spring but this would be a great area to picnic. Lots of trees and rock overhangs created very cool, shady areas.
We also found a good-sized water pool below the treed area in the SE corner of the loop.
Any water would definitely need filtered before drinking.
The trail was clear in areas and disappeared in others. Given the shape of the canyons, you just had to keep on course and would usually find the trail again. We used a gps also.
This area is magnificent. I've been on the OHV trails around the area a lot without ever realizing how beautiful this wilderness area is. This area seems to be a grazing area for cows and though we didn't see any they left their mark EVERYWHERE.
Overall a very good trip though.

	Burro Spring	Dripping	Dripping
	I didn't actually find a spring. Only very small pools of water in the wash bottom. Relatively clear but difinitely would need filtered. Could have also been rain water remnants as there was rain in the area within last week. found a larger pool of water (hot tub size) below a grouping of large trees about 1/2 miles NE of Burro Springs.

	Horse Creek Tank	76-100% full	76-100% full
	big stock tank. lots of water

	Horse Spring	Dripping	Dripping
	I only say dripping because there was water there in very small pools though it was very murky. could probably filter in dire circumstance but i think i would pass otherwise. I did not see anything flowing at all

_____________________

Nov 22 2012

Owen

Routes 1
Triplogs 2

51 male

Joined May 08 2012
Phoenix, AZ

Peralta Trailhead to Canyon Lake, AZ

Hiking		Nov 22 2012
		Owen • Triplogs 2

Hiking	23.00 Miles

Hiking	23.00 Miles	72 Hrs		0.32 mph
			65 LBS Pack

no routes

no photosets

Linked

none

no linked trail guides

Partners

none

no partners

My wife, myself and four kids (ages 5-11) and our dog backpacked from Peralta trailhead to Canyon Lake. (Dutchman's Trail - Whiskey Springs Trail - Red Tanks Trail - Dutchman's Trail - Calvary Trail - Boulder Canyon - Canyon Lake) Spent two nights on the trail and had a blast. As an Arizona native I am ashamed to say this was my first time into the superstitions. I was really worried about water starting this trek but was pleasantly surprised with the amount of water we found. We used a filter/pump so all the pools were plenty for us. We filled water at Whiskey Springs, La Barge Spring, Charlebois Spring and Second Water Spring. Total distance ended up being just under 23 miles. The trails around Whiskey Springs were a little tighter and pricklier than i hoped for. The climb out of the canyon a couple miles from Canyon Lake was a surprise too. Somehow i missed that on the topo maps. Kids loved it. What an impressive and beautiful area.

	Charlebois Spring	Gallon + per minute	Gallon + per minute
	There was a good stream flowing into the pool and the pool appeared full. Lots of water.

	LaBarge Spring	Gallon per minute	Gallon per minute
	There was a significant amount of water dripping/pouring into the pool below. Pool below was full.

	Whiskey Spring	Dripping	Dripping
	There were several pools to pull from. I didn't see an actual spring but we pumped from the pools and there was plenty and they were clean.

_____________________

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.

username		X
password		X