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| Ash Spring Trail |
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Ending Elevation:
8,170 Feet
USGS Maps:
Portal, Portal Pk
Usage:
Light
Length:
2 Miles
Elevation Gain:
2,390 Feet
Difficulty:
More Difficult
Beginning Elevation:
5,780 Feet
Trail Number:
247A
Reservation:
No
Season:
Spring - Summer
From Tucson, Follow directions to Herb Martyr Campground.
Location Information
This trail leads from Herb Martyr Campground to a number of points of interest along the interface of the floor of Cave Creek Canyon and the steep slopes that rise to the high peaks of the Chiricahuas. The Ash Spring Trail leads north across Cima Creek with its riparian forest of sycamores, cypress and fir, to a picturesque old homestead site shaded by large ash trees and watered by a perennial spring. The riparian habitat bordering the stream and surrounding the spring provides good bird watching, while Coues white-tailed deer, nearly tame from frequent contact with humans, are regularly seen in the area as well. Beyond Ash Spring, the trail continues to the old Greenhouse Road. Turning right, the road returns to Herb Martyr Campground.
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