Veit Springs loop
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Veit Springs Trail
One of the most interesting things about the Veit Springs Trail is its variety of points of interest. By itself, it’s a beautiful hike along springs and underneath aspens that shimmer golden in the fall. With the addition of old stone cabins and pictographs, it becomes a historical exploration as much as a natural one.
Veit Springs trail is an under-appreciated gem of a hike.
An interpretive sign at the trailhead offers insight to the attractions along the way, including several old buildings, two springs, a pond, Native American petroglyphs and a monument to conservationist Lamar Haines.
Easy on the feet and well marked, 95% of the hike wanders through shaded stands of spruce, fir and aspens with views of the San Francisco Peaks emerging through the canopy in several scenic spots.
At 8,600 feet of elevation, this trail also makes a good acclimation hike for the Humphreys Peak or Kachina Trails which are located further up the road.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
TOTAL DISTANCE: 4.2 miles
>>>>> ALTITUDE: 8012 to 8799 feet <<<<<
We will hike the loop at a moderate pace, with several forks on the trail.
DUE TO THE HIGH ALTITUDE and ELEVATION GAIN, In order to be able to keep up with the group, please, seriously consider your pace, stamina and strength before signing up.
ACCUMULATED ELEVATION GAIN: 800 feet
HIKING TIME: 2-3 hours
STYLE: loop
DOGS: OK
FACILITIES at Trailhead: NONE
THERE WILL BE A CARPOOL FOR THIS HIKE:
Deer Valley Towne Square, Phoenix, AZ
Target store I-17 and Loop 101 :
# 33°40'02.7"N 112°07'10.6"W
HOW TO FIND US:
6:00 a.m.
In front of Target store close to freeway / Beardsley road.
(see pin on map)
LEAVING CARPOOL at 6:10 a.m.
Starting from trailhead at 8:30-ish
RSVP: PICK ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONLY ONE
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
GETTING THERE:
From Flagstaff, take Highway 180 north for 7.3 miles to the Snow Bowl Road (near MP 223).
Turn right onto Snow Bowl Road and continue for 4.5 miles to a parking area on the right.
Look for the “Lamar Haines Memorial Wildlife Area” sign that marks the beginning of the hike.
VERY IMPORTANT: we don't want to leave anyone behind
RSVP: PICK ONE
will you meet us at the CARPOOL or at TRAILHEAD ? <– PICK ONLY ONE
If you don't CONFIRM that you will meet at THE CARPOOL, or if you are late, we'll expect to SEE YOU AT THE TRAILHEAD.
VERY IMPORTANT TOO:
If you sign up for the hike, and you change your plans ------ just change your RSVP.
It helps the host prepare, and it's polite.
Veit Springs loop