Part of Show Low, our guide to the city’s lakes, trails, parks and downtown.
Show Low’s easiest walk is the paved, 1.5-mile Meadow Trail along Show Low Creek, right in town; from there the White Mountain Trail System’s forest loops, such as the 12-mile Buena Vista Trail and the 15-mile Ghost of the Coyote, start within a few miles. Arizona State Parks says the system has eleven loop trails covering more than 103 miles.
Trails near Show Low
| Trail | Where | What it is | Getting there | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadow Trail | In town | About 1.5 miles, paved; restrooms at the trailhead; trout stocked in Show Low Creek near the trail at times | 769 S. White Mountain Rd, about a mile south of the SR 260 junction | City |
| Pintail Wetlands Nature Trail #617 | North on SR 77 | 3/8 mile, 1/4 paved, to wildlife blinds | SR 77 north about 3.3 miles | Forest Service |
| Buena Vista Trail #637 | Southwest edge of town | About 12 miles (City) | Forest Road 300 (Rim Road) off US 60, about 4.8 miles from downtown | Forest Service / City |
| Ghost of the Coyote | Linden | More than 15 miles of pinyon-juniper; little shade, no water | SR 260 west 8.1 miles, Burton Road north 1.1 miles | Forest Service |
| Juniper Ridge Trail #640 | West of Show Low | Pinyon-juniper and pine-oak; best view from Juniper Ridge Lookout, staffed in fire season | SR 260 toward Heber, then Old Highway 160 | Forest Service |
| Timber Mesa Trail #636 | Near Lakeside | Moderate; trailhead at 6,960 ft; little shade | Porter Mountain Rd (FR 45) from the Lakeside Ranger Station | Forest Service |
| Fool Hollow lakeside trail | Fool Hollow Lake | 1.5 miles along the south and west shores | Inside the state park (entry fee) | Arizona State Parks |
The Meadow and the Bluff
The City describes the Meadow along Show Low Creek as a historically significant area, with fishing, a disc golf course, a storybook path and restrooms. It plans for the paved trail to loop back along the east side of the creek. The Bluff Trail climbs from the same area; its official length is not published.
Good to know
- Forest trailheads have no water; carry plenty, especially on the hot, open juniper trails in summer.
- The Forest Service posts fire restrictions and closures for the Lakeside Ranger District; check before you go.
- Scott Reservoir, near Lakeside, is open for day use only by Forest Order and had a closure alert posted on October 22, 2026.
More in Show Low
Questions people ask
What is the easiest trail in Show Low?
The Meadow Trail: about 1.5 miles, paved, along Show Low Creek at 769 S. White Mountain Rd, with restrooms at the trailhead.
How many miles is the White Mountain Trail System?
Arizona State Parks says eleven loop trails covering more than 103 miles.
How long is the Bluff Trail in Show Low?
No official length is published. It starts near the Meadow Trail along Show Low Creek.
Sources
- City of Show Low: Trails
- City of Show Low: Parks and facilities
- Arizona State Parks: Fool Hollow trails
- USDA Forest Service: Pintail Wetlands Nature Trail #617
- USDA Forest Service: Buena Vista Trail #637
- USDA Forest Service: Ghost of the Coyote Trailhead
- USDA Forest Service: Juniper Ridge Trail #640
- USDA Forest Service: Timber Mesa Trail #636
- USDA Forest Service: Scott Reservoir
Checked October 22, 2026 by It’s Show Low. Cite this page: It’s Show Low (itsshowlow.com), checked October 22, 2026. Free to quote with a link; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.