The first 5 miles of the trail are strenuous-climbing about 1,500 feet-whereas the remainder of the trail is a moderate degree of difficulty. source: fs.usda.gov
From the Eagar stoplight, travel south on Mountain Avenue for 1mile. Turn right (west) on School Bus Road for 0.1 mile. Turn left (south) on Water Canyon Road (FR 285) for 2.9 miles. The trailhead is on the right.
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