| Name |
Length |
Description |
Access |
Difficulty |
Blue Ridge Trail #107
|
8.7 M |
Follows Billy Creek and winds its way through ponderosa pines to the top of volcanic Blue Ridge Mountain. Portions follow old logging roads and connector trails head southeast to Springs Trail and northwest to Ice Cave Trail. |
From Lakeside Ranger Station, south on 260, left on Bucksprings Road, north on FR 182, and west on FR 187 to trailhead #2. Continue on FR 187 to reach trailhead #1. |
Hiking = Moderate Horseback = Moderate
Bicycle = Difficult |
| Ice Cave Trail #608 |
3.5 M |
Winds its way along Porter Creek and the south side of Scott Reservoir before connecting to Blue Ridge Trail. Midway along the trail is the Ice Cave, which is really a lava tube with a constant flow of cool water (about 52 degrees) leaving the cave. The cave is fenced off and is not accessible. |
From Lakeside Ranger Station, south on 260, left at Porter Mountain Road (FR 45). Drive 1 mile, trailhead is on the right. |
Hiking = Moderate Horseback = Moderate
Bicycle = Difficult |
| Land of the Pioneers Trail #629 |
11 Mile Loop |
Passes through beautiful canyons and over Ecks Mountain with long distance views to the east and north. Trail also has a short cut that cuts the distance nearly in half. |
From the Show Low intersection of Hwy. 260 and 60, drive east on US 60 towards Springerville 19.4 miles. Turn right at the Midway Store on Forest Road 224. Drive 5.3 miles through Vernon to Forest Road 5. Turn right on FR 5, drive 0.6, miles to trailhead on the right. |
Hiking = Moderate Horseback = Difficult
Bicycle = Moderate
|
| Los Burros Trail #631 |
13 M |
Beginning at the former site of the Los Burros Ranger Station, this trail winds its way through aspen country along old roads and single-track trial, and passes numerous natural springs. There are also many wildlife viewing opportunities. |
From Lakeside, south on 260 to Mcnary. Drive 8 miles north on Forest Road 224. Turn right into Los Burros Campground. The trailhead is at the far end of the campground. |
Hiking = Moderate Horseback = Moderate
Bicycle = Moderate |
| Country Club Trail #632 |
5 Mile Loop |
Loops thru the Ponderosa Pine forest and along Whitcom Springs meadow following single track trail and old roads. The terrain is fairly level. |
From Lakeside, south on 260, left at Bucksprings Road. Drive .5 miles, turn left on Forest Road 182. Drive 2 miles, turn on Forest road 185. Trailhead is immediately ahead. |
Hiking = Easiest Horseback = Easiest
Bicycle = More Difficult |
| Springs Trail #633 |
3.8 M |
A cool, refreshing trip along Billy Creek and Thompson Creek riparian areas. Trail can be extremely muddy during the spring and monsoon season. Connector trails head north to Blue Ridge and Country Club Trails. |
From Lakeside Ranger Station, south on AZ 260, left at Bucksprings Road. Drive .5 miles, turn left on Forest Road 182. Drive 2 miles, turn on Forest road 185. Trailhead is 1.1 miles ahead. |
Hiking = Easy Horseback = Easy
Bicycle = Moderate |
| Panorama Trail #635 |
10 Mile Loop |
Loops between Porter Tank, South Tank, base of Porter Mountain and the Twin Knolls. Trail follows old roads and single track trails, and on a clear day views as far as the San Francisco Peaks can be seen from top of the first Twin Knolls. |
From Lakeside Ranger Station, south on 260, left at Porter Mountain Road. Drive 6 miles, turn left at end of pavement. Drive 75 feet to cindered trailhead parking lot. |
Hiking = More Difficult Horseback = Easiest
Bicycle = More Difficult |
| Timber Mesa Trail #636 |
6 M |
Trail follows top edge of the mesa and loops back along the Chimneys Fire Road. Views include Jaques Marsh and Pinetop-Lakeside. Mesa top trail is very rocky. Two connector trails head east to Panorama Trail. |
From Lakeside Ranger Station, south on 260, left at Porter Mountain Road (FR 45) for 2.2 miles. Turn left at the cattle guard and continue to the trailhead on the right. |
Hiking = Moderate Horseback = Moderate
Bicycle = Difficult |
| Buena Vista Trail #637 |
9 M |
Follows single track trail and old roads winding its way through oak, pine and manzanita. Elevation rises from 6560 to 6800 with vista points affording spectacular views to the east. |
From Show Low, south on Hwy 60 about 4.5 miles, turn left on Forest Road 300. Trailhead is to immediate left. |
Hiking = Easiest Horseback = Easiest
Bicycle = Most Difficult |
| Los Caballos Trail #638 |
18 M |
Winds its way through open Pine Juniper country with scenic views to the south off the Mogollon Rim. |
From the Show Low intersection of Hwy 260 and 60, drive 2 miles west through Show Low, turn right on AZ 260 towards Payson. Drive 2.9 miles to Forest Road 136, FR 136 is NOT marked. Cross Bagel Draw and pass mile marker 337. Turn left on FR 136, drive 0.6 miles to the trailhead on the right. |
Hiking = Moderate Horseback = Difficult
Bicycle = Moderate |
| Juniper Ridge Trail #640 |
16 Mile Loop |
Trail winds its way through the lower Manizanita/Pine country with spectacular views of Juniper Ridge. A walk up to the top of Juniper Ridge Lookout is an added treat. |
From the Show Low intersection of Hwy 260 and 60, drive 2 miles west through Show Low, turn right on AZ 260 towards Payson. Drive 9.9 miles, past the Linden Fire Department and the Burton Road turnoff. Turn left on Old Highway 160, drive 2 miles to the trailhead on the right. |
Hiking = Moderate Horseback = Difficult
Bicycle = Difficult |
| Ghost of the Coyote Trail #641 |
16 M |
Follows portions of old logging roads through pinon-juniper forest and offers many vista points. Trail passes many tanks providing ample opportunities for wildlife viewing, however it can be long, hot and dry during the summer. |
From the Show Low Post office, travel west on AZ 260 for 8.1 miles to Burton Road. Turn north and the trailhead is 1.1 miles ahead on the left. |
Hiking = Difficult Horseback = Moderate
Bicycle = Difficult |
