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WENIMA WILDLIFE AREA
Springerville
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| Beavertail Trail |
Within the deeply incised Little Colorado River canyon,
Wenima Wildlife Area protects the biodiversity of a scenic 2.5-mile strip of
property encompassing three types of ecosystems.
Managed by Arizona Game & Fish to provide essential
habitat for native wildlife, the 357-acre site includes riparian stream
corridor, upland pinion-juniper grasslands and open pastures. Two easy trails paralleling the stream
are outfitted with interpretive signs and convenient rest areas with benches. Beavertail Trail heads north through a
lush jungle of willow arbors,
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| Beavertail Trail |
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| Powerhouse Trail |
LENGTH:
Beavertail Trail: 2.5 miles one-way
Powerhouse Trail: 1.2 miles one-way
RATING: easy
ELEVATION: 6700’ – 6800’
GETTING THERE:
From Springerville, travel 2 miles northwest on US60 to the
US180/191 junction. From here, continue 0.25-mile north on 180/191, turn right
onto Hooper Ranch Road and continue 1.5 miles to the parking area. Access road
is sedan-friendly gravel and there are restrooms at the trailhead. The area is
open daily from sunrise to sunset.
No fees. The trails are
located 0.2-mile farther up the road from the trailhead. Beavertail Trail is on the left before
the bridge and Powerhouse Trail is on the right past the bridge.
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| Wildflower meadows |
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| Powerhouse Trail |
INFO: Arizona Game & Fish Department
