Willow Spring Trail,
Tonto National Forest

Located 11.5 miles from Payson, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
33,442 Steps 1  (15.2 mi)
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Elevation

The Willow Spring Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,171 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,425 ft. and an elevation range of 3,746 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
15.2 mi2,425 ft6,171 ft3,746 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
7.2 hrs308.43,701 ft230 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
6.4 hrs19.2230 ft3,701 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Willow Spring Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Wet Bottom Mesa, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Cypress Butte, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: North Peak, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Chalk Mountain, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Table Mountain, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Mazatzal Peak, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Horseshoe Dam, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Lion Mountain, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Reno Pass, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Willow Spring Trail #223.

What is the length of the Willow Spring Trail?
The length of the trail is 15.2 miles (24.5 km) or 33,442 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Willow Spring Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 7.2 hours in one direction and in 6.4 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.