Sycamore Creek – Upper Beeline Hwy
Towering mountains and canyons over Sycamore Creek make this location beautiful and scenic. The canyons and surrounding mountains form a narrow lush riparian area in the middle of the Sonoran Desert.
Site Information
Region: Phoenix and Central
County: Maricopa
Directions: Accessed from mile marker 222 (signed off as Sycamore Creek) on the west side of Highway 87
Latitude: 33.913806
Longitude: -111.483148
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Habitats: Desert, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
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: Abert’s Towhee, Bridled Titmouse, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Hooded Oriole, Lucy’s Warbler, Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay, Zone-tailed Hawk
Charismatic: Black-chinned Hummingbird, Brown-crested Flycatcher, Lesser Goldfinch, White-winged Dove
Contact Information
Tonto National Forest
US Forest Service
2324 E. McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone: 602-225-5200
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35777
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4712195
