more stats
2,907 ft
Distance
275 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
271 ft
Altitude change
5,876 ft
Altitude min
5,876 ft
Altitude start
6,148 ft
Altitude end
9.3%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
2,782 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat

Ash Spring Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chiricahua Mountains
    Portal, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    247A
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #286696 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #303971 in Trail Running
    • #46935 in Hiking
    • #35114 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,582 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,168 in Trail Running
    • #858 in Hiking
    • #1,300 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Coronado National Forest

Trail climbs from Herb Martyr Campground up to the Basin Trail. It's a short climb and a pretty nice one but a bit on the steep side. Lower part is rocky then it transitions to dirt under forest canopy as you climb higher.

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Ash Spring Trail Reports

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Dec 8, 2025 @ 8:08pm (America/Phoenix)
Dec 8, 2025
All good. Still rocky.
May 6, 2025 @ 12:59am
May 6, 2025
Trail is in good shape. No issues. It's a tough little climb but worth it to access the Basin Trail.
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      1 Review & Comments

      ev-dog
      Tough but nice little climb from Herb Martyr CG up to the Basin Trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ash Spring located?
      Ash Spring is located in Chiricahua Mountains, Portal, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Chiricahua Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.87369, -109.23514.
      ▼ How hard is Ash Spring?
      Ash Spring is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ash Spring?
      Ash Spring has 275 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,876 ft to 6,147 ft.
      ▼ Is Ash Spring a point to point trail?
      Ash Spring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ash Spring?
      Ash Spring is 2,907 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ash Spring?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ash Spring. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ash Spring?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ash Spring are:
      • November (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ash Spring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ash Spring are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Ash Spring?
      Ash Spring is a very popular trail. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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