{"id":3230,"date":"2017-08-10T02:08:06","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T02:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluelotusadventures.com\/?p=3230"},"modified":"2018-07-24T22:47:34","modified_gmt":"2018-07-24T22:47:34","slug":"kelsey-spring-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluelotusadventures.com\/index.php\/2017\/08\/10\/kelsey-spring-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelsey Spring Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"Invalid slider id. Master Slider ID must be a valid number.\n

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From Flagstaff, take W. Old Route 66 west to FR 231 (Woody Mountain Road). Go south on FR 231 for 14 miles and take a right at FR 538 to FR 538G (about 5.5 miles). It’s about 2 miles from junction of FR 538 and FR 538G to the trailhead. Kelsey trailhead is about 1\/4 mile west of the junction of FR 538G and FR 527A.<\/span><\/p>\n

Access to the trailheads is by dirt roads which can be extremely rough and even impassable during Monsoon Season and winter months due to mud and heavy snow. Woody Mountain Road is subject to winter season road closure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Equipment:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Sturdy hiking shoes<\/span><\/li>\n
  • water<\/span><\/li>\n
  • camera<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sun protection<\/span><\/li>\n
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    Hike Info:<\/span><\/p>\n

    This is a well maintained trail.\u00a0 Some sections can be difficult to follow.\u00a0 Use a map and GPS.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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    To access the Kelsey Spring Trail, park at the end of Forest Service Road 538G. There is a parking area for about 6-7 cars. Just past the signage for the trail, which is also called Kelsey Winter Trail, there is a trail registration box. Be sure to sign in.<\/h4>\n

    The trail descends steeply for the first half mile then eases up when you reach Kelsey Spring. Here, the trail makes a sharp left and rolls through the forest, passing several very nice campsites until you reach Babe’s Spring. This spring appeared to be flowing pretty good. There is a sign and wood cover protecting the spring somewhat.\u00a0 After this point, you get your first glimpse of Sycamore Canyon, although, it is not that great. The trail exits the forest for a short time with better views. After about 2.8 miles, you reach the trail junction with the Dorsey Spring Trail. This is a good option a loop, hiking up Dorsey to the road and following 538G back to your car.<\/h4>\n

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