Tracks White Mountains Trails

Tracks White Mountains Trails Major trails are built as loops, with connector trails, so that users may go on short or long outings.

White Mountains Trail System consists of 200+ miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians & trail runners in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests of NE AZ, about 3 hours drive from Phoenix and 5 hours from Albuquerque. Elevations range from about 6300 to about 9000 feet, with trails of easy to moderate difficulty. The WMTS is in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests of NE Arizona,

part of an extensive Ponderosa pine forest that goes from west of Flagstaff AZ into the western part of New Mexico. These forests are home to many species of wildlife, including: elk, deer, antelope, turkey, javelina, bear, & mountain lion. WMTS is built & maintained by TRACKS, a non-profit volunteer organization.

06/07/2026

Riding the Buena Vista on National Trails Day - had the right idea! Thank you for enjoying the trails and for this fun video.❤ī¸

Join the TRACKS Trail Crew tomorrow as we work on the Buena Vista Trail for the next four Mondays, constructing three miles of trails. That's three more miles of really good riding once it's done!

Please meet at the Buena Vista Trailhead, 7:00 am, prepped for trail work (hydration, sustenance, trail work attire). Hard hats and tools will be provided.

Because of the efforts of Save the Buena Vista Foundation, TRACKS, and .s.forestservice, we are able to protect and expand this much loved area, by locals and visitors alike, making it one of the best stacked-loop system in Arizona!

To learn more about the history of this monumental project, 10 years in the making (for approval!), click on the Save the Buena Vista Foundation link in our bio.

See you tomorrow and thank you for your support!

05/25/2026

FINALLY!!🎉🎉

Please take the time to read an excerpt from Save the Buena Vista Foundation's exciting announcement:

"...The USFS approved the Buena Vista Project! This means that the old social trail system in the Buena area that were not included in the land exchange area are now official trails. We are also free to build the rest of the proposed trails in the project area, to post signage, and to create some re-routes of some existing social trails to move those away from archeologically sensitive areas.

It feels unreal to have reached this point after ten years of effort. We started this project back in 2016 when the possibility of making the Buena Vista's social trail system official seemed like a bit of fantasy not too many took seriously. But your voices of support, petition signing really moved the needle. The support and guidance of the USFS and White Mountain TRACKS helped a ton. And that's to say nothing of the financial and in-kind support from individuals, the City of Show Low, Navajo County the developer of the Show Low land exchange area that have pushed this project along and paid for archeological clearances and signage we will be posting....

We're going to have a blow-out of a party when we are ready to dedicate this new stacked-loop system, which is really the first of its kind in the White Mountains."

Be a part of this history-making trail (re)construction! Join TRACKS Trail Crew tomorrow, May 25, 8:00am, at the Buena Vista Trailhead. We will be moving some dirt around and feathering some rocks on the trail. Please come dressed for trail work and bring ample hydration. Hard hats and tools will be provided.

CONGRATULATIONS and A BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers from Save the Buena Vista Foundation and TRACKS as well as the support from .forestservice who all made this dream happen together. You all are amazing. 🤩

See you tomorrow!

05/11/2026

Off-season, ad hoc groups of TRACKS hikers continue trekking the White Mountains trails, testing them for how Instagrammable these hikes can be for on-season hikers. Murray Basin, near Eager, is definitely beautiful!

Join us for photogenic hikes this Tuesday and Wednesday (May 11 and 12) and get your mileage on for TRACKS' 100-Mile Challenge!! All are welcome!

Tuesday Trekkers, please meet at Pinetop-Lakeside's McDonald's at 7:45 am. We will hike the Fool Hollow Lake area for 1.5 miles. Ride share is available $2 - $5. Bring your binoculars for some bird watching!

Wednesday's Up-the-Hill Gang, also meet at this McDonald's at 6:45 am. We will be hiking Country Club #632 and the Pat Mullen Scenic Vista for 4.25 miles. $2 ride share is available.

Hydration, sustenance, and sun protection a must!

See you there!

05/09/2026

Socks, dead animals, $20, love letters, oh my!
So many interesting finds!

Please meet at White Mountain Family Fun Park, 8:00 am, this Tuesday May 12 to try your hand in highway cleanup, I mean, scavenger hunt. 😁

We will be packing our "finds" in bright blue bags! TRACKS will provide pickers and safety vests and celebratory muffin for a great trash hunt!

Bring work gloves if you have them and sun protection, of course.

See you there amazing volunteers!

05/08/2026

Mountain bike rides are back, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday!

Our next bike ride will be this Saturday, May 9th.
Please meet 9:00 am at the junction of Forest Roads 182 and 7.

Get dressed in your best Anatomy of a Mountain Biker outfit. All components must be present to ride... unless you prefer matching socks.

See you there!

05/05/2026

GET YOUR MILES ON with TRACKS' 100-MILE CHALLENGE!

Compete with and encourage others to hike 100 miles before the hiking season ends.

This is the first ever hiking challenge in TRACKS' history! Will you be the first inducted in our 100-Mile Club? 🤩

Our first Tuesday hike for the season begins tomorrow, May 5. Please meet at the Pinetop-Lakeside McDonald's 7:45am. $2 rideshare to site encouraged. Sun protection, adequate hydration and sustenance required.

This hike is a great way to start the Challenge with an easy Âą3 mile hike on Walnut Creek through Big Springs. For nature lovers, enjoy hiking along a stream which leads to the Big Springs natural area with migratory fowl all year long. There's also the Beaver Lodge! đŸĻĢ

See you there!

04/07/2026

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

TRACKS Vice President, Lynn Krigbaum, will be at The White Mountain Nature Center, this Saturday, April 11, to give you all you need to know for this season's upcoming hikes.

Lesrn about our trails system, how to prep for the hikes ranging from easy to difficult, and our local wilderness.

04/02/2026

TRAIL CREW IS READY!

April marks the official beginning of TRACKS Trail Work season!

Tools sharpened, trailer cleaned and loaded, hard hats polished, and VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Come join us at our first Trail Work Day, this Monday, April 6. Please meet at Safeway/Arby's parking lot in Show Low, 8 am. We will carpool to Lewis campground and work on the Juniper Ridge Trail.

Please bring ample hydration + sustenance, and sun protection. We kindly request to not bring your dogs to Trail Work days.

**Our forests might be closed early this year. Please plan in participating early and as many as you can in case our work season gets cut short. We so appreciate all the work our volunteers do to keep our trails beautiful and safe.

We have started making signs for the new Buena Vista Trails System. Thanks to Doug and Rhonda for routing the signs. I c...
03/15/2026

We have started making signs for the new Buena Vista Trails System. Thanks to Doug and Rhonda for routing the signs. I customized the boards a little and Jason Moore is going to paint the signs. These are a bit unusual as they have difficulty indicators. Green circle for easy, blue square for moderate, and black diamond for 😉. We will be putting these up in about a month or so.

01/29/2026

If you haven't tried Cross Country Skiing in the beautiful White Mountains you're missing out on a peaceful experience that only this corner of Arizona can deliver.

Another XC-ski trip tomorrow, January 29, and everyone is invited. Please meet at HonDah Casino, 9:00 am, to ski the ADOT area.

Take advantage of the snow while it's still here. See you then!

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