The Barbershop Trail (#91) and the UBAR Trail (#28) are part of the Coconino National Forest’s Cabin Loop Trail system on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim. Once part of a network of trails used by early ranchers and the Forest Service, the route of the historic Barbershop and UBAR Trails are designated by blazes (notches) cut into the bark of trees and Cabin Loop System trail markers.

The Barbershop trail derives its name from a local sheepherder who had a talent for shearing sheep and cutting the hair of his fellow herders.

11 Hikers met at the historic Buck Springs Cabins for a hike to Dane Springs.

The trail meandered through a pleasant region of open forests and shallow canyons and we climbed a short incline and crossed FR 137.

We crossed the road and descended into Yeager Canyon. We traveled up a fire road before dropping down a series of switchbacks to a stream crossing at the bottom of the canyon.

We paused for some photos and climbed the other side of the canyon. We crossed another fire road and headed across a plateau.

We reach a small plateau and pause in a small glade to catch our breath and take a group picture.

We proceed along the plateau and cross FR 321. Traveling ¼ mile farther we reach the junction with the UBAR Trail.

We turn northeast on the UBAR Trail. After a short climb, we cross a plateau formally strewn with fallen logs, crossing FR 321C along the way.

We dropped into Dane Canyon and followed the watercourse to Dane Springs and the remains of a cabin.

On the edge of Dane Canyon flat rocks protrude and formed perfect seating areas for contemplation.

We broke for a snack and explored the rocks overlooking the canyon before return via the same route.