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Veit Springs
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Veit Springs

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Location:  Flagstaff, AZ          Longitude:  -111.7189    Latitude:  35.3095
This short and pleasant trail will take you to an old cabin site on the side of the San Francisco Peak.
Features and Interests:   Historic site of the Jenks and Veit cabins and springs.
Flora/Fauna on this Trail:
  American Vetch  American Vetch
  Atlantis Fritillary  Atlantis Fritillary
  Coral root  Coral root
  Elkweed  Elkweed
  Golden Columbine  Golden Columbine
  Mourning Cloak  Mourning Cloak
  Nevada Vetchling  Nevada Vetchling
  Richardson's Geranium  Richardson's Geranium
  Western Terrestrial Garter Snake  Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
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This hike starts with a gentle climb behind the trailhead sign. On the other side of the hill the trail opens up revealing a fork; keep right, going downhill on the open meadow. The trail does have a few forks, but always take the Trail marked fork. The trail gently winds through the Aspen forest, eventually crossing under small power lines and opening up to a large boulder with a plaque honoring Lamar Haines. Continuing left, you will see the cabin of an 1892 settlement by Ludwig Veit (site was used for cattle and sheep operations). The trail does make a loop, but you can also return on the same route as going in.
Trail Distance:  1.6 miles round-trip
Elevation:  8540ft - 8600ft   (change 60ft)
Trail Difficutly:  Easy - stroll through the park
How Crowded:  Occassional passing
Season:  March to November
Accomodations: (on site) From Flagstaff, take the Highway 180 to mile marker 223. There, take a right onto the Snow Bowl Road. Stay on this road for about 4.4 miles to a small turn off on the right hand side. The parking is just off the road in a bend on the right. The trailhead is behind the gate, wrapping behind the sign marking the Lamar Haines Memorail Wildlife Area.Paved road or trail to the trailhead
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