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Show Low Creek Meadow Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 225 Google reviews · Running trail in Show Low, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Show Low Creek Meadow 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.
Green, paved and dirt trails amid a meadow. Also a golf course and picnic area.
What runners say about Show Low Creek Meadow Trailhead
“It's a great place to take the kids and your pups to get some exercise, just please be responsible pet owners and clean up your pets messes.”
“I stumbled across this beautiful little gem in the middle of Show Low on a family vacation and walked the accessible paved trail.”
Just so peaceful and safe to walk. I loved it before there was a barn and a path. I have always loved the path that takes you up into the trees
I stumbled across this beautiful little gem in the middle of Show Low on a family vacation and walked the accessible paved trail. It's easy to see the locals take pride in this meadow. It's one of the cleanest, best-kept municipal nature preserves I've ever visited.
Very pretty leisurely and paved walking trail, with side areas to fish. We saw a bald eagle soaring above, a crane wading at the waters edge, a turtle swimming in the water, and several frogs and lizards in the high grass. If you are lucky, you will get to see the neighboring farm send their cows to pasture.
Very nice area to take a stroll and be with nature along the creek. It's fun to watch the horses as well behind the fence. They have benches to sit and relax along the creek trail. There is a painted rock snake to enjoy or to add your own painted rock. Very nice place to go alone or with family or friends.
Trail conditions & character
“Great hiking trail(s) with one being easily accessible, paved with asphalt, which also has along it, 2 wheelchair accessible fishing piers.”
“I stumbled across this beautiful little gem in the middle of Show Low on a family vacation and walked the accessible paved trail.”
“You can walk back on the trail to the trailhead, it ends at the hotel parking.”
“But it's perfect for walking the dog, meeting a friend, or bringing the family for a healthy outdoor activity.”
“The dirt trails are very easy with only moderate hills but can't accommodate people with wheelchair and would probably be too difficult for anyone using a cane or walker.”
“Or you can walk on the rocks on the creek to the other side of the dirt trail walking back to the trailhead, this dirt trail is quite easy and just couple of the rocky hike up.”
“It has bathrooms and a covered area with nice picnic tables.”
“The dirt trails are very easy with only moderate hills but can't accommodate people with wheelchair and would probably be too difficult for anyone using a cane or walker.”
Plan your run at Show Low Creek Meadow Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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