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So here it is...strong, full of life, and growing like a
beautiful weed, The White Mountains TRAILSYSTEM: a series of twenty-five
to thirty interconnecting, multi-use, trail loops ranging from the community of
Vernon on the eastern edge and stretching to the community of Clay Springs in
the west.
The system includes urban trails in the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside,
the City of Show Low, and the Wagon Wheel area. Currently five delightful parks
are being connected to the System: Fool Hollow Lake State Park (proposed),
Woodland Lake Park, Big Springs Environmental Study Area, Billy Creek Trails
Park (proposed), and Billy Creek Natural Area. Mini-parks are also envisioned
throughout the project.
Additionally, connector trails are planned to the renovation by
Arizona Game and Fish of the Pinetop Springs Fish Hatchery and their proposed
hatchery in the Porter Mountain area. The Country Club Trail will run just
north of Pinetop's Country Clubs allowing system access to those residents. The
trails themselves are cleverly designed. Each trail takes maximum advantage of
the beauty and vistas of the area with extreme care given to preserving the
land, vegetation, and wildlife. Landscaped urban trails will have multiple
entrance points to ease the access of residents and visitors.
The unique feature of our
TRAILSYSTEM is 'The Trail Loop'. Traditionally, most trails go from point A to
point B requiring a return trip over the same terrain. The TRAILSYSTEM loop
goes from point A and returns to point A. Loops are also joined by connector
trails making longer traverses possible. Loops vary in size allowing a pleasant
evening walk, a day-hike with a stop at selected picnic-type areas, a several
day horseback trail ride, an adventurous back-pack trip, or a scenic mountain
bike tour. Winter will open selected areas to cross-country skiing.
The White Mountains TRAILSYSTEM is more than trails, it is real
people... dedicated, caring people who want to preserve the very reason they
chose these mountains to call home: a love of Nature.
Keep in mind the TRAILSYSTEM is still developing and is not
ready for full use. In the meantime, here's something for you to think about...
what's your role in seeing the TRAILSYSTEM develop ? Shouldn't you help ? After
all, when the system matures it could help fill your life with golden days !
Additional Web Hiking & Walking Resources
For further information about this and other recreation
opportunities contact:
Lakeside Ranger Station RR 3 Box B-50 Lakeside, Arizona
85929 (928)368-5111

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