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Carnero Creek, AZ

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Distance Round Trip 1.5 miles
Trailhead Elevation 8,927 feet
Elevation Gain 180 feet
Accumulated Gain 180 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 2.4
 Interest Off-Trail Hiking & Perennial Creek
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Carnero Lake - White Mountains
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Overview: Carnero Creek is a beautiful spring fed alpine stream located within the Apache National Forest (White Mountains). This unique and seldom visited destination involves a short off-trail hike along Carnero Creek, down into a secluded hidden meadow. The hike ends at stunning boulder filled gorge. Truly a hidden gem.
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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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To reach Carnero Creek from Mesa AZ, take US60 to Show Low. From Show Low, take State Route 260 to FR117, which is approximately 3.40 miles past the turn to "Sunrise Ski Area". Drive North on FR117 approximately 3.25 miles to FR117A and turn right. Drive Northeast on FR117A approximately 4.50 miles to FR8449. From the FR8449 turn, drive approximately 2.00 miles to the trailhead. The trailhead/parking area is just across the creek, near a gated fence crossing FR8449. All access roads other than FR8449 are maintained all-weather roads. High-clearance two-wheel drive is recommended along FR8449. Four-wheel drive is never needed during summer months to access this trailhead. The GPS coordinates for the trailhead/parking area are (Lat. 34 degrees/06'/26.85"/N & Long. 109 degrees/31'/28.67"/W).
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