Arizona · Hiking · Juniper Mesa Wilderness

Bull Spring

1.0 mi
round trip
52 ft
climb
7,025 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Bull Spring open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Prescott National Forest. It doesn't name Bull Spring, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Prescott National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bull Spring is an easy out-and-back hike in Arizona's Juniper Mesa Wilderness, within the Chino Valley Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and sits at about 6,000 feet, with the high point of the route reaching 7,025 feet. The round trip is about 2.1 miles, and the climb is gentle, with a total elevation gain of about 52 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The parking area is called TR 3 & 100 Trailhead, and the route is open year-round. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 76°F in May to about 73°F in October, while July highs average about 92°F and winter lows drop to the low 20s. Happy Camp is about 0.9 miles away, and Oaks and Willows is about 1.4 miles away. Pine Creek and Juniper Mesa are both within about 4 miles.