Griffith Springs Trail?

[Nan]

Saw a sign for "Griffith Springs Trail" this weekend, pointing off Hwy 89A shotly after it leaves I-17 and heads down towards Sedona. I don't see this trail in the Hike Index - anyone here given it a try?

[big_load]

Here is what I found regarding its creation at http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/news/1999/index.shtml

May 28, 1999
Contact: Brian Poturalski or Martin Flynn, 520-526-0866

Help Build Griffith Springs Trail
Flagstaff, Arizona -- As part of National Trails Day, the Mormon Lake and Peaks Ranger Districts are sponsoring a volunteer trail event on Saturday, June 5, 1999 at Griffith Springs Trail. The trail is a new 1.5 mile long accessible trail, leading to the Griffith Springs Environmental Study Area.

The meeting place is on the east side of Highway 89A, about 1/4 mile south of the Forest Highlands entrance. Signs will be posted to direct folks to a parking area, near the MCS Stables. Work will start at 9 a.m., followed by a free barbecue lunch around 1:30 p.m. for all participants.

Volunteers planning to attend are asked to call Brian Poturalski or Martin Flynn at 520-526-0866 so lunch arrangements can be made.

The Griffith Springs Project will include the trail, a parking area, toilet, picnic tables and interpretive signs when completed.

[Trishness]

I've seen this sign too but never hiked it. It's been on my "have to check it out next time I'm in Sedona for a week" list.

[jerryforeman]

I was curious too so I went and hiked the trail. Here is what I found:

The parking lost is just off of 89, about 1/4 mile south of Forest Highlands. The trail splits and the fork to the right takes you to where the small creek goes under 89 again (No Tresspassing sign) and to the left you will go to the source of the spring which is close to 89 between the parking lot and Forest Highlands. There is also a trail that runs along the river from the source to 89 which I would guess is about one mile.

Right now there is a lot of water and plenty of green grass and wildflowers. It is definitely a nice way to spend an hour or two but you probably won't escape from the crowds since there is such easy access and the trail is very easy to walk on and quite short.