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Trailhead Elevation 3,033 feet
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0.1  Gila Valley Trail System
0.4  Freeman Flat
2.1  Reay Lane Bicycle Trail
2.6  Gila Valley North - GET #12
3.2  Roper Lake State Park
4.8  Mud Springs Knoll
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Fauna
   American Bullfrog
     Black-Crowned Night-Heron
     Coot
 Domestic Duck
     Great Horned Owl
     Horned Lizard
   Northern Shoveler
   Yellow-headed Blackbird
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Overview: Discovery Park, which is part of Eastern Arizona College, is a multi-purpose educational facility containing two levels. The top level located on top of a mesa houses several buildings including EAC classrooms, science & technology buildings, Gov Aker Observatory, a small astronomy exhibit and a short nature trail. The lower level east below the mesa is know as "Nature's Hideaway" and is an award winning restored wetland. Several miles of hiking trails takes you through the riparian habitat that includes seasonal ponds, a permanent pond, fish watching window, wildlife viewing blinds, a frog ranarium and the Circle D Ranch.
 

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Sunrise5:16am Sunset7:15pm
Road / VehiclePaved - Car Okay
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To hike
From the US Highway 191 & 70 junction in Safford, head South along 191 for 2.2 miles. Turn right (west) onto Discovery Park Blvd. and take for 1 mile. There will be a parking area to the right next to a small city building. Walk south across Discovery Park Blvd. then take a right (west) and up the walkway to the side entrance into the park (24/7) or you may continue driving to the end of 191, take 2 lefts and enter from the park/campus Rd. and park at the visitor center during campus hours (hours vary).
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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