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PINTAIL WETLANDS
Allen Severson Wildlife Area
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| View from the blind |
A haven for Arizona White Mountain bird populations, this
370-acre marsh area was created by the City of Show Low to increase waterfowl production while providing an eco-friendly solution for wastewater effluent. Two accessible trails with interpretive
signs wind among pinyon-juniper grasslands before emerging into a
willow-wrapped wetland bird haven.
The main path splits at a fork 0.2 mile from the trailhead. Here, go left to get to an enclosed
viewing blind with seating and bird identification placards. The right fork leads to a wood plank
open-air observation platform.
Patience is required to catch glimpses of the wildlife that frequents
the area. In addition to the
expected pintails and mallards, look for raptors, songbirds, antelope and elk.
To get the most out of your visit, download a bird identification app and pack
a pair of binoculars.
LENGTH: 1.2 miles roundtrip
RATING: easy, barrier-free, 100% paved
ELEVATION: 6400’
HOURS: dawn to dusk daily
FACILITIES: porto potty
GETTING THERE:
From Show Low, go east on US60 to AZ77 on the left. Go 3.3 miles on AZ77 to the signed turn
off, turn right and continue 0.3 mile to the parking area. Roads are paved with
the last 0.3-mile on sedan-friendly cinder.
INFO: Lakeside Ranger District, Apache-Sitgreaves National
Forest
928-368-2100
EPA Info document:
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