Buckhorn Springs

Buckhorn Springs is a remote and scenic overland route through the rugged Hieroglyphic Mountains of central Arizona. The namesake Buckhorn Springs is a short hike through a desert oasis well worth the effort. The natural spring flows through a narrow rocky canyon with several crystal-clear water holes. Stately saguaro, spindly ocotillo, and thorny cholla cacti dot the slopes of the rugged rocky landscape. Late winter showers bring color in the form of wildflowers. The route also serves several old ranches and mines tucked away in the desert scrub.