Gooseberry Springs
GOOSEBERRY SPRINGS The old trough at Gooseberry Springs Since prehistoric times, the fertile forests around Mormon Lake have served Native peoples, wildlife, commerce and recreationists. The geologically complex area of volcanic landforms and natural lakes is situated among historic travel corridors that have been used for centuries by early inhabitants, loggers and ranchers. Gooseberry Springs, which sits at the base of 8,532-foot Hutch Mountain 30 miles south of Flagstaff, offers a glimpse into a time in the late 19 th and early 20 th century when homesteaders ran sheep and cattle in the forests and meadow on the Mogollon Rim. Arizona honeysuckle grow near Gooseberry Springs Aspens and pine trees shade the road to Gooseberry Springs Water lingers in a catchment at Gooseberry Springs Mountain vistas peek through dense tree cover Today, the area is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts interested in camping, riding and hiking opportunities. Passage 30 of the Arizona Trail,...