Mud Springs

Arizona

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1.3 mi

Distance

881 ft

Gain

39 min

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for mountain biking, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 7 h ago · oldest 7 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    3 active alerts in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; most severe: Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order - Springerville Ranger District

    USFSPosted Sep 30, 2025 · checked 7 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 67°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking

    OpenWeather7 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.3 mi
Elevation gain
881 ft
Elevation loss
1,276 ft
Highest point
7,214 ft
Lowest point
6,374 ft

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About this trail

Mud Springs is a 1.25-mile trail at Hot Air Trailhead in Arizona with 445 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service as part of the Hot Air Trailhead system.

Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
7,209 ft
High point
7,214 ft
Total climbing
881 ft
Total descent
1,276 ft
Steepest stretch
40% grade around mile 0.5 from the start
Length
1.3 mi

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Black Rvr Pumps, AZ weather station, 19 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan52° high20° low
  2. Feb55° high22° low
  3. Mar61° high27° low
  4. Apr68° high31° low
  5. May77° high39° low
  6. Jun88° high49° low
  7. Jul89° high55° low
  8. Aug86° high55° low
  9. Sep81° high49° low
  10. Oct72° high36° low
  11. Nov61° high27° low
  12. Dec52° high20° low

The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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