Badger Springs Trail,
Agua Fria National Monument

Located 27.2 miles from Camp Verde, Arizona (AZ)
3 Stars
1,386 Steps 1  (0.6 mi)
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The Badger Springs Trail is an easy hike to the Agua Fria River. The area is of archeological interest due to the petroglyphs that are located here. Look closely at the large boulders — they were once used as a metate for grinding grain. Some of the boulders have eroded over the years but the grooves are still clearly visible.

Badger Springs Trail

Elevation

The Badger Springs Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,148 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,059 ft. and an elevation range of 89 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.6 mi3,059 ft3,148 ft89 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
15 min0.00 ft84 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
16 min7.084 ft0 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Badger Springs Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Cleator, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Cordes Junction, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Dugas, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Bumble Bee, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Joes Hill, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Brooklyn Peak, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Black Canyon City, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Squaw Creek Mesa, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cooks Mesa, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Badger Springs Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

What is the length of the Badger Springs Trail?

The length of the trail is 0.6 miles (1.0 km) or 1,386 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Badger Springs Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 15 minutes in one direction and in 16 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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