Land of Pioneers Trail - White Mountains, AZ

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Land of Pioneers Trail

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The Land of the Pioneers Trail winds eleven miles primarily through ponderosa pine. The short spur heads to the top of Ecks Mountain with excellent views. The trail gets its name from the several homesteads established in the area.

Between the box canyon and trailhead is one such sight with the local legend of three "Arab" women. These women were rumored to have a lot of money stashed on their property. Apparently, there was at least one person who believed the rumor, because the three women were murdered and their homestead torn apart.

The foundations and parts of structures still remain, as well as the lilac bushes that they planted.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Land of Pioneers Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Land of Pioneers Trail is best visited from spring to early winter

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Pets must be on-leash at all times.

Directions: To reach Land of Pioneers Trail from Show Low, go east on AZ 60 towards Springerville. Drive 19.4 miles. Turn right in on Forest Road 224 towards Vernon. Drive 5.3 miles to Forest Road 5. Turn right on Forest Road 5. Drive .6 miles to the trailhead on the right.

Map: Click here for a map to Land of Pioneers Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at Land of Pioneers Trail.

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Land of Pioneers Trail

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Four Springs Trail

Address

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest/Lakeside Ranger District

2022 W White Mtn. B1

Lakeside, Arizona 85929

Phone
General: (928) 368-5111
TTY: (928) 368-5088

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