FS 161 West Fork
Total Miles
5.8
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This beautiful, easy route connects FS 139 Cottonwood Wash with the East Mogollon Rim Road. The decommissioned Deer Springs Fire Lookout rises stoically above the far western side of this route overlooking the Mogollon Rim. This historic forest fire lookout was built in 1923 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Photos of FS 161 West Fork
Difficulty
This route is easy with some ruts and rocks.
Status Reports
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