Sierra Anchas Wilderness – Parker Creek
The Parker Creek Trail #160 is located in the Sierra Anchas Wilderness Area North East of Lake Roosevelt along the Globe-Young Highway #288. The Trail Head at 2530′ in elevation is very accessible with a small parking area. The road is paved to the site and the area very scenic. The creek usually has water and birding is easy at the trailhead. For the more adventurous, you can continue to bird along the trail but the 6.5 mile trail quickly becomes more difficult.
Site Information
Region: North Central
County: Gila
Directions: The turnoff to the site is along SR #188 Southeast of Roosevelt Dam at SR #288, the Globe-Young Hwy. The road is paved to the Parker Creek Trailhead but become dirt and gravel after the site.
Latitude: 33.794783
Longitude: -110.970923
Operational Hours: Other
Other Operational Hours: Dawn till dusk
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Best time is March to November. Morning/overnight temperature can be a nippy 20 degrees.
Habitats: Stream or river
Know Before You Go
The Parker Creek Trail can be dangerous following heavy rains.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Canyon Wren, Hepatic Tanager, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Mexican Jay, Painted Redstart, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay, Zone-tailed Hawk
Charismatic: Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Brown-crested Flycatcher, Lesser Goldfinch
Contact Information
Tonto Basin Ranger District
Tonto National Forest
28079 N AZ Highway 188
Roosevelt, AZ 85545
Phone: 602-225-5395
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35703
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3970018
