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SILVER CREEK
Show Low
Silver Creek originates from an underground spring and cuts
a meandering course through bucolic White Mountain juniper grasslands. The creek is managed by Arizona Game
& Fish and is part of an 840-acre wildlife/fish hatchery area that’s open to the public
for hunting, fishing and bird watching.
Although not usually billed as a hiking destination, creek side
fisherman’s trails serve the needs of trekkers in search of great photo opps
and wildlife encounters. Both
banks of the short waterway are hike-able. Although the west side is less
overgrown, the east side—where slender footpaths are obscured by lush grasses----- offers
solitude and a plethora of wet meadow wildflowers.
LENGTH: 2.5 miles one-way
RATING: easy
ELEVATION: 6,500’
GETTING THERE:
From Show Low, travel 5 miles east on US60 to Bourdon Ranch
Road near milepost 347. Turn left
(north), go 5 miles to Hatchery Road, turn right and drive 0.3 mile on the good
gravel road to the parking area at the hatchery complex.
FACILITIES: restrooms, picnic table, no fees. Fishing license is required for anglers.
HOURS: Open dawn to dusk daily. Closed
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| Fish hatchery complex |
INFO: Arizona Game
& Fish, 928-537-7513
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