General Springs

4/5 (8 reviews)

Directly off of the 44.5-mile Rim Road, General Springs is a quick side trip well worth your time when navigating one of the best roads along the Mogollon Rim. Through the tall pines, you end at a beautiful Arizona style meadow with the well preserved General Springs Cabin. This is an excellent si...Read More

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General Springs

Highlights of General Springs

Altitude

Forest

Ghost Town

Iconic

Highest Elevation

7265 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

05/15 - 10/15

Best Direction

North

Official Trail Name

705

Nearest Town

Payson

Nearest Services

Payson

Management Agency

Coconino National Forest

District

Mogollon Rim Ranger District

Overview

Directly off of the 44.5-mile Rim Road, General Springs is a quick side trip well worth your time when navigating one of the best roads along the Mogollon Rim. Through the tall pines, you end at a beautiful Arizona style meadow with the well preserved General Springs Cabin. This is an excellent side-trip for anyone looking for good camping and access to fantastic hiking trails.

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5 Waypoints

17 Trail Photos

1 Trail Concerns

8 Community Reviews

1 Video

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