Black River West Fork - Springerville, AZ

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Black River West Fork

GPS Coordinates: N 33° 47.365 W 109° 24.380

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The Black River West Fork is 8 miles long, and ranges in elevation from 6,520 to 7,525 feet. This section of the Black River is more difficult to reach but offers an excellent example of Arizona's beauty with grassy meadows and tall pines. The area to the reservation border is brushy and weedy, but there's always the possibility of catching lunker browns, rainbow trout and brown trout, in hiding pools. Wildlife sights include elk, turkey, and bear.

Facilities: There are no facilities at Black River West Fork.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use the Black River West Fork.

Best Time To Visit: Black River West Fork is open year-round.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This river is not handicap accessible.

Rules: This river is within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest; Forest Regulations apply.

Directions: To reach Black River West Fork from Springerville, travel south on U.S. Highway 191. 2 miles north of Hannagan Meadows on Highway 191 Turn on Forest Road 26, Forest Road 26 will lead directly to the river.

Attractions Near
Black River West Fork

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Black River
Indian Springs Trail
Reservation Creek
Thompson Trail
West Fork Black River Trail

Map: Click here for a map to Black River West Fork

Address

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

P.O. Box 640

Springerville, Arizona 85938

Phone
General: (928) 333-4301
TTY: (928) 333-6292

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