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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
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaChiricahua Mountains
Portal, Arizona -
Ref Number247A
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCoronado 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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(31.873690, -109.235140)
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Nearby Trails
- Greenhouse Canyon 1,982 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ash Spring
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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.
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How hard is Ash Spring?
Ash Spring is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.3%.
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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.
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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.
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