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White Mule Creek, AZ

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Canyons are inherently risky. Flash floods occur without notice on sunny days. Technical skills & surrounding topography knowledge required yet does not eliminate risk.
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Distance One Way 3.4 miles
Trailhead Elevation 6,257 feet
Elevation Gain -500 feet
Accumulated Gain 644 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 5.55
 Interest Off-Trail Hiking, Seasonal Waterfall & Seasonal Creek
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Overview: A somewhat interesting off trail hike through pine-juniper (and bear) country in the Big Lue Mountains near the AZ-NM border. A few potholes hold seasonal water; there are several small (10 foot) waterfalls. Easily accesible on the south at Phillips Tank, via Blackjack Campground. Access on the north along highway 78 requires skirting rivate property.
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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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    From Safford, head east on Highway 70/191. 10 miles from Safford, the highway splits, turn left onto Highway 191 and follow it for another 23.75 miles to a (4-way) highway junction known as "3-Way" (old drive-in movie theater and store). Go straight at the intersection. You are now on Arizona highway 78. Follow highway 78 for approximately 14.4 miles, to Blackjack Campground, at milepost 168.9. Turn right and park at Blackjack Campground.

    From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 212 mi - about 4 hours 4 mins
    From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 177 mi - about 3 hours 6 mins
    From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 299 mi - about 5 hours 23 mins
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