If a gradual climb to a natural spring in the Mogollon Rim area appeals to you, this is your hike.
This is a great hike to escape the Phoenix heat in the summer. The trail runs through a pine forest. For the first mile or so, the trail skirts a bubbling creek. There's a good climb toward the end of the hike, with a number of switchbacks that gains most of the hike's elevation. The end of the hike features a pure forest spring. Fill up your water here and enjoy the day. Be sure to explore the spring area, as there's more than one spring.