Buckhorn Springs

4.3/5 (11 reviews)
Buckhorn Springs is a remote and scenic overland route through the rugged Hieroglyphic Mountains of central Arizona. The namesake Buckhorn Springs is a short hike through a desert oasis well worth the effort. The natural spring flows through a narrow rocky canyon with several crystal-clear water hol...Read More
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Highlights of Buckhorn Springs

Desert Category IconDesert
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Overland Category IconOverland
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
4263 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
Buckhorn Road
Nearest Town
Surprise
Nearest Services
Surprise
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Phoenix District

Overview

Buckhorn Springs is a remote and scenic overland route through the rugged Hieroglyphic Mountains of central Arizona. The namesake Buckhorn Springs is a short hike through a desert oasis well worth the effort. The natural spring flows through a narrow rocky canyon with several crystal-clear water holes. Stately saguaro, spindly ocotillo, and thorny cholla cacti dot the slopes of the rugged rocky landscape. Late winter showers bring color in the form of wildflowers. The route also serves several old ranches and mines tucked away in the desert scrub.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
11 Community Reviews
1 Video
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