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One of the trails that forms the Mazatzal Peak Loop.


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Map Key

5.6

Miles

9.0

KM

Point to Point

6,546' 1,995 m

High

4,203' 1,281 m

Low

30' 9 m

Up

2,373' 723 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

We started this trail at a saddle intersection of the AZT. Since we were on a loop trip and started from the Barnhardt Trail #43, we were in search of water. There is a spring listed near the intersection but there was no water, even after rains the week before.

The Y Bar Trail would turn out to be a very troublesome trail because of a lack of water and the very rocky nature of the trail bed. We couldn't find water at any of the marked water locations. The last 4 miles was downhill on a rock trail with large rocks, no switchbacks, and a very difficult base. By the end of the hike my feet were sore. The Y Bar Trail might be scenic, but you couldn't tell since you had to be watching the trail right in front of you due to the rocky nature and not wanting to lose your footing. The one good thing I can say about this trail is, unlike some of the other trails in this wilderness, it is marked very well.

I don't know that I would hike the Y Bar Trail again. The Barnhardt Trail #43, however, was very nice in comparison.

Flora & Fauna

We saw lots of wildflowers including lupin and flowering cactus.

Contacts

Shared By:

Steve Jackson

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This tree offers an excellent look into the area's history of wildfire. The area is recovering, but as of March 2017 it's still mostly bushes.
Mar 14, 2017 near Payson, AZ
If you're backpacking on the Y Bar Trail, keep your eyes peeled for good, flat campsites. This was the best we could find, and the minor slope caused some night-time sliding in the tent.
Mar 14, 2017 near Payson, AZ
An awesomely gnarly tree on the Y-Bar trail.
Oct 2, 2018 near Payson, AZ
This is the "good" part of the Y Bar Basin Trail with the small, not the large rocks.
Apr 18, 2016 near Payson, AZ
More cactus blooming on the trail.
Apr 18, 2016 near Payson, AZ
It seems that Windsor Spring is totally dry at the end of September. Just moss and rocks.
Oct 2, 2018 near Payson, AZ

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