Turkey Creek

3.5/5 (2 reviews)
Turkey Creek is a wonderful trail passing in and out of stream beds for most of the journey, and throughout it is in constant change and putting forth a new challenge. At 1/2 mile into the trail, there is a rocky stream bed to traverse which can be very technical. It is great to creep through and ...Read More
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Highlights of Turkey Creek

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Forest Category IconForest
Rock Category IconRock
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
6288 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
2752
Nearest Town
Young
Nearest Services
Young
Management Agency
Tonto National Forest
District
Pleasant Valley Ranger District

Overview

Turkey Creek is a wonderful trail passing in and out of stream beds for most of the journey, and throughout it is in constant change and putting forth a new challenge. At 1/2 mile into the trail, there is a rocky stream bed to traverse which can be very technical. It is great to creep through and splash in the water! Soon after the creek bed, there is a small waterfall that is worth a stop and is a great place for a scenic picnic. It's a good place to take a break after the rocky creek bottom. In the early stages of the trail, the forest is a mix of new growth with sunlight pouring through and tall pines shading the forest floor. Later on, the trail climbs to a higher elevation and the vegetation becomes less dense opening up to the sky. The end of the trail for Turkey Creek is the beginning of Little Turkey Creek, and the fun continues!

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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4 Waypoints
14 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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