Arizona · Hiking

Mud Springs

2.5 mi
round trip
44 ft
climb
7,214 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Mud Springs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It doesn't name Mud Springs, 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.

Mud Springs is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 2.5 miles in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona. The route rises from a low point of about 6,374 feet to a high of about 7,214 feet, with a total elevation gain of roughly 44 feet. It is a short, low-elevation walk, and its natural surface makes it a practical choice for anyone heading out on foot, on horseback or on a mountain bike. The trail is open year-round, and the Forest Service allows bikes and horses. It is not accessible. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 68°F in April and 72°F in October, with lows in the 30s. That station sits about 1,150 feet lower than the high point of this hike, so temperatures up top run cooler. Several mountain biking options sit within a few miles, including Robinson Mesa at about 0.9 miles and Bear Springs at about 1.8 miles. Honeymoon Campground is about 3.7 miles away for an overnight stay.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Mud Springs

    Best months: May and September–October. 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

      52° / 20°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 22°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      61° / 27°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 31°

      3 wet

    5. May

      77° / 39°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      88° / 49°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 55°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 55°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 49°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 36°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 27°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 20°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Black Rvr Pumps, AZ, 19.1 mi away at 6,065 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.