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Billy Creek Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Show Low, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Billy Creek Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area featuring creek-side trails through forested terrain, plus scenic views.
What runners say about Billy Creek Trailhead
“I wouldn't really describ it as a hike but if your looking for a scenic stroll, this is the place.”
“The creek was dry during our visit and temps were in the 90s, but it was still a pleasant walk thanks to the shade from the trees.”
The forest is such a healing place to be. My family and I appreciate its beauty. It is all of that. Still the 'thinning' of the pines in order to 'manage' possible fire spread was disheartening. There isn't a shady canopy to walk in now.
It was a beautiful morning hike! Yes, it does appear to be some future thinning of the ponderosa pines, but it is full of beauty even so!
This is a great Trail easily accessible and very friendly to walk. I wouldn't really describ it as a hike but if your looking for a scenic stroll, this is the place. Be aware that when you arrive the parking lot is basically the end of the residential street.
Billy Creek Trail is a fantastic spot for families, pet owners, and hiking enthusiasts alike. We made this trail is relatively easy, making it accessible for most skill levels, but it is part of the White Mountains trail system, allowing for longer hikes if you're up for it.
Trail conditions & character
“I wouldn't really describ it as a hike but if your looking for a scenic stroll, this is the place.”
“The creek was dry during our visit and temps were in the 90s, but it was still a pleasant walk thanks to the shade from the trees.”
“If there were more parking spots I would have given it 5 stars I can recommend the Blue Ridge loop from here as well.”
“I started here to do the Blue Ridge loop which ended up at about 11 miles.”
“This is a great Trail easily accessible and very friendly to walk.”
Plan your run at Billy Creek Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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