Blue Ridge Trail - Show Low, AZ

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Blue Ridge Trail

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Blue Ridge Trail is a moderate 9-mile trail for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. It passes by Billy Creek with a constant supply of running water. There is a great variety of wildlife to be seen along this trail, such as crayfish, raccoon, muskrat, and beaver. Many varieties of wildflowers highlight this portion of the trail. Indian paintbrush, penstemon, sunflower, daisy, aster, thistle, gilias, and yarrow are just a few of the plants that can be observed. Blue Ridge Mountain is volcanic in origin. It is one of the major geological features in the area. Scenic vistas of the forest, towns and roadways can be found near the top of the mountain.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided on Blue Ridge Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Blue Ridge Trail is open from Spring through Fall.

Fees: No fees are associated with this trail.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To reach Blue Ridge Trail from Show Low, take state Hwy 260 to Pinetop-Lakeside. From Pinetop-Lakeside, travel south on State Highway 260; east on Bucksprings Road; north on Forest Road 182; and west on Forest Road 187 to Trailhead #2. Continue on Forest Road 187 to reach Trailhead # 1.

Map: Click here for a map to Blue Ridge Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Blue Ridge Trail.

Attractions Near
Blue Ridge Trail

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Country Club Trail
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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