Arizona · Hiking

Spring Loop

4.5 mi
loop
382 ft
climb
7,610 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is SPRING LOOP open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Spring Loop is a 4.5-mile loop hike in the Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in eastern Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of 382 feet and a steady climb that reaches a high point of 7610 feet. The route starts at about 7552 feet and returns to a similar elevation, so the total gain and loss are each about 382 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.4 miles in, with a grade of about 7 percent. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Heber put May highs around 71°F and September highs around 75°F, while winter highs sit in the mid-40s. The trail sits close to other outdoor options. The Dare Me mountain biking trailhead is about 0.1 mile away, and the Rim Run cross-country ski route is about 0.4 mile away. Canyon Point campground is about 1.2 miles off, and Willow Springs Lake Fishing and Boating Site is about 4.7 miles away.