The first trip down to the Blue Spring Trail in October was via the near-vertical climb near Gold Hill from the west side.  The river was flooding and the roiling muddy waters totally obscured the blue-green flow from the spring.  We were not able to reach the source due the amount of water and mud, though it was a short distance.  After reviewing Harvey's notes, we tried the so-called 'Horse Trail' from the east which proved to be significantly easier and gave us a nicer hike overall.

View of the gorge from the rim

The isthmus to the Blue Spring trail head

Little Colorado River at flood stage

View looking down the 'trail'

Sue on the 'trail'