| Rank: #6 | Canyon Depth: 2,400ft. |
| Rim Elevation: 9,200 ft. | Stream Elevation: 6,800 ft. |
| Vegetation: Alpine meadow to Douglas fir and riparian hardwoods to high desert scrub oak, yucca, and cholla and prickly pear cactus. | Frequently Seen Animals: deer, elk, trout (permit required), black bear (infrequent), Mexican gray wolf (rare). |
| Hiking Season: Spring to fall |
| Name: KP Trail #70. | Difficulty: Moderate |
| Length of Hike (r/t): 11.2 miles | Trail Elevation Change: 2,160ft. |
| Trail Low Point: 6,800 ft. | Trail High Point: 8,960 ft. |
| Water: Yes (nonpotable) | |
| Tips: Part of trail lies in Blue Range Primitive Area. Trail log: 0.0 miles KP Cienega Trailhead. Trail crosses meadow into the timber; at 0.9 miles trail crosses creek after two switchback descent. At 2.7 miles, trail climbs out of canyon on north side. At 2.9 miles, junction with North Fork of KP Trail #93. Two waterfalls are directly downstream. At 5.6 miles, junction with Blue Lookout Trail #71. | |
| Hiking Permit Needed: No | Maximum Group Size: |
| Dogs Permitted: Yes, leashed. | Horses Permitted: Yes |
| Cross-country Skiing Permitted: Yes | Mountain Bikes Permitted: No |
| Swimming: | |
| Safety Tips: Many stream crossings are necessary. Avoid bears, exercise caution around cliffs and waterfalls. | |
| General Location: Eastern Arizona between White Mountains and Mogollon Rim | Trailhead Accessible to Low-Clearance Vehicles: Yes |
| Nearest Town: Alpine | |
| Directions: From Alpine, drive south 28 miles on US 191 to the 1.3 mile road leading to KP Cienega Campground and trailhead. | |
| U.S.G.S. Quad Name(s): Bear Mtn., Strayhorse | Office of Tourism Region: High Country |
| County: Greenlee | Managing Agency: Alpine Ranger District, P.O. Box 469, Alpine, AZ 85920, Voice: (928) 339-4384, TTY: (928) 339-4566 |
| Web Site: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/recreation/trails/alpine_trails/trl_blu_list.shtml | |