Arizona · Hiking · Mazatzal Wilderness

Willow Springs

3.7 mi
round trip
68 ft
climb
6,128 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Oct
best months

Is Willow Springs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Willow Springs, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure

    Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order

    Agency closure covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-25 · USFS · Payson Ranger District

  • Emergency Closure of Water Wheel Recreation Sites for Public Safety

    Agency alert covering Payson Ranger District · Order 03-12-04-26-34 · USFS · Payson Ranger District

  • Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • No Fire Restrictions

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest

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

Willow Springs is a 3.7-mile out-and-back hike in Arizona's Mazatzal Wilderness, within the Payson Ranger District of Tonto National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail's natural surface makes it a straightforward walk through wilderness country. The route rises about 68 feet from a low point of 5,859 feet to a high of 6,128 feet. It is rated moderate, and the climb is gentle enough to fit into a longer day of hiking in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Payson show April highs around 72°F and October highs around 76°F, while July averages climb to about 93°F and winter lows dip to the mid-20s. The hike is open year-round, and several other trails sit within a few miles. North Peak is about 1.7 miles away, Rock Creek about 2 miles, and Midnight about 2.3 miles. Lost Trail #279 is roughly 2.8 miles off.

Local outfitters

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