Arizona · Hiking

Franz Spring

6.2 mi
round trip
1,002 ft
climb
8,391 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun, Sep
best months

Is Franz Spring open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Franz Spring, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Franz Spring is a hard hike of about 6.2 miles on a natural-surface trail in the Alpine Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. The trail is an out-and-back, climbing from a low point of about 7,373 feet to a high of about 8,391 feet, a gain of roughly 1,000 feet. The trail is open year-round, and the Forest Service reports it is accessible to horses. Bikes are not allowed, and the trail is not accessible for visitors using mobility aids. The nearest town is Alpine, about 21 miles away. The most comfortable months are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from the Alpine weather station, about 21 miles away, show May highs near 69°F and October highs near 64°F, while July and August bring the most wet days. Several other hikes sit within a few miles, including Ws Lake at about 1.7 miles and Bonanza Bill at about 2.1 miles. Yam Canyon Trail is about 3.5 miles away, and Blue Crossing Campground is about 5.6 miles away for overnight stays.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Franz Spring

    Best months: June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      46° / 15°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 18°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 23°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 26°

      3 wet

    5. May

      69° / 31°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 39°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 47°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 46°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 39°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 30°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 22°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 16°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Alpine, AZ, 21 mi away at 8,050 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.