Park Trail

From the Park Creek Trailhead, the trail crosses Park Creek and climbs gradually through lower Sonoran Desert and riparian vegetation for ½ mile. The trail then ascends steeply towards the crest of the divide, passing through chaparral, semi-desert grassland and juniper woodland. The final 1¼ mile follows fairly even contours until meeting the headwaters of Park Creek. It terminates near Edwards Park in a stand of large ponderosa pines.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

This trail sees minimal use and maintenance.

Dispose of waste properly, leave what you find, pack it in pack it out. Carry an adequate supply of drinking water. One gallon per person, per day is recommended during hot periods.

Getting There

Directions

North End: Park Creek Trailhead (TH): From Punkin Center, turn onto Forest Road (FR) 409. Drive 1¼ miles east (4-wheel drive vehicles recommended). Turn south (left) onto a short spur/FR 1382. The trail begins at the end of this road. This trailhead has limited room for vehicles.

South End: Edwards Park Trailhead (TH): From the Four Peaks Road/ FR 143, drive north on FR 422 for 11.2 miles (4-wheel drive vehicles only). The trail begins at the end of the road.

CONNECTING TRAILS - None: However, the Arizona Trail is approximately 2 miles away accessible by FR 422.