This is
an unmarked trail, moderately difficult, one mile one way, 30
minutes one way walking time. Season is Spring through Fall and
use by the public is light. Elevation 6890ft to 7320ft.
TRAIL
ACCESS
Take State
Route 157 west to Kyle canyon. Drive. 45 miles past State Route
158. There is a small turnout on the left for parking. The trail
follows the closed-off road to the right.
TRAIL
DESCRIPTION
Fletcher
Canyon Trail gently meanders through Pinion and Ponderosa Pines,
Manzanita, and Mountain Mohogany. A variety of Cacti can be seen
while traveling through the canyon. The trail makes an easy ascent
up to a peaceful spring where Wild Roses, Ferns and Elderberries
thrive.
The more
adventurous hiker can continue up the canyon another half mile
to the end. Those wearing shorts may wish to be cautious of Stinging
Nettle along the way. After one quarter of a mile it become s
necessary to do some light rock scrambling to reach the end of
the canyon.
The water
flows in the upper end of the canyon in the springtime during
the snow melt. At one place it runs down a "chute" carved
in the rock by water erosion.
TRAIL
RULES
*Be Considerate.
* Do not
litter. Leave trail in the same condition you found it or better.
*Stay on
designated trail. Short cutting switchbacks causes erosion, makes
ugly scars, and destroys the existing trail.
* Do not
deface trees or trail signs.
* Bury human
waste at least 200' away from the trail and at least 6 inches
deep.
CAMPING
*Camp at
least 200ft away from springs and trails.
*Be prepared
for extreme changes in weather.
FIRE
RULES
* Fire and
smoking restrictions are put into effect during times of high
fire danger, in the summer. Watch for signs. Generally during
the summer months
fires
are prohibited
except
in camp ground
and picnic areas and only in fire rings.
* Please
use existing fire rings whenever possible and be sure to completely
extinguish all fires before leaving.
WATER
* Take drinking
water with you.
* Before
drinking all spring water, it should be boiled to destroy harmful
micro-organisms.
