Crown King to Castle Springs - Alternate to "Backway"
Total Miles
42.5
Elevation
2,010.02 ft
Duration
4 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Trail Overview
This is a very scenic route but if it is wet, it can be quite tricky. Most likely will not see anyone on this very rough but not too challenging route. Rocky, bumpy, windy, and sandy. This route starts in Crown King and routes you to the Senator Highway then to walker gulch and ultimately to castle hot springs and pops out at Lake Pleasant Good chance you may see some wild burros too!
Difficulty
Trees falling and other obstacles especially due to the low travel level.
Status Reports
Aobaldo Ramirez
Nov 11, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
K Reller
Nov 07, 2023
SxS
Open
Dusty
Steve Grossman
Nov 04, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
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