Near Blue Spring Trail
Backpacking along Blue Spring Trail along North Fork River
Near Blue Spring Trail
Blue Spring Trail along North Fork River along rock outcropping.
Near Blue Spring Trail
Backpacking along Blue Spring trail at the spring

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Blue Spring Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
This steep trail descends to Blue Spring in Devils Backbone Wilderness.
0.6
mi
Distance
26
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekSpringViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.61mi
Distance
26ft
Elevation Gain
329ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,006ft
High Point
686ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This steep trail descends quickly from McGarr Ridge and leads down to Blue Spring. This natural spring directly feeds into the North Fork River. It's a good place to stop and take in the view.

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