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Dripping Springs 2003
Date 05/20/2003
Trail Time 3 Hours
Location Quartzite, AZ
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dripping springs is a Beautiful Trail Winding through the mountains east of Quartzite, Arizona. There are several open mines to explore prior to reaching dripping Springs. Trail winds through the foothills before abruptly descending into a narrow wash. A tight left turns leads you up a steep climb to the site of the cabin (stone walls), Petroglyphs, and dripping springs. I was lucky to see a big horn sheep while driving through the canyon. what an amazing animal, that left me longing for my telephoto lens. After exploring the springs (located in a cave adjacent to the cabin), i continued south through the wash. This portion of the canyon is more challenging than the northern entrance, but well within the capabilities of a high-clearance stock SUV. There are two waterfalls that require attention, but make the trip out more interesting.

Trail Rating: 2.5 (1-5 scale)

 Note: Longer vehicles (115" wheelbase) will struggle in canyon due to tight turns
Major Obstacle Waterfall after Dripping Springs. Long overhangs on stock vehicles will drag

One of the many open mines in the area. This one had a nice overhead rail frame.
If you look closely, you will see the big horn sheep in the center of the photograph.
remains of a cabin
Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs
The springs
The first step (long overhangs may drag)
The second, more challenging step