Practical Information
Everything you need to know for your trip.
Getting Here & Distances
From Phoenix
Distance: 189 miles
Drive Time: 3.5 hours
Route 1: Hwy 87 to Payson, then Hwy 260 (scenic Mogollon Rim)
Route 2: Hwy 60 through Globe & Salt River Canyon (more dramatic)
From Tucson
Drive Time: 4 hours
Route: Hwy 77 north to Globe, then Hwy 60
From Albuquerque
Drive Time: 4 hours
From Las Vegas
Drive Time: 6 hours
Distances from Show Low
Pinetop-Lakeside: 15 minutes
Greer: 40 minutes
Sunrise Park Resort: 45 minutes
Big Lake: 1 hour
Fool Hollow Lake: 10 minutes
Nearest Airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX): 3.5 hours - Major international airport
Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ): 4 hours - Major airport
Show Low Regional (SOW): Limited commercial service via Southern Airways Express
Emergency Services & Medical
Law Enforcement
Non-Emergency: (928) 537-5252
Website: navajocountyaz.gov
Note
In the event of an emergency, dial 911.
Medical Services
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center
Address: 2200 E. Show Low Lake Rd
Phone: (928) 537-4375
24/7 Emergency Room
Website: summithealthcare.net
Road Conditions
ADOT 511: Call 511 or visit az511.gov
Always check before winter travel
Chains may be required in winter
Visitor Centers & Resources
Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber
Website: visitpinetoplakeside.com
Maps, events, accommodation info
Show Low Chamber
Address: 81 E Deuce of Clubs, Show Low
Phone: (928) 537-2326
Website: showlowchamber.com
White Mountain Nature Center
Address: 425 S Woodland Rd, Pinetop-Lakeside
Phone: (928) 368-6700
Open: Wednesday-Saturday
Website: wmnature.org
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Phone: (928) 333-4301
Website: fs.usda.gov/asnf
Trail maps, camping info, permits
Arizona Game & Fish
Website: azgfd.com
Purchase licenses online
Stocking schedules
Regulations
White Mountain Apache Tribe
Website: wmatoutdoor.org
Permits for tribal lands
Purchase online or at merchants
What to Pack
Year-Round Essentials
Sunscreen (SPF 30+) - high elevation sun is STRONG
Sunglasses and wide-brimmed hat
Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated at elevation)
Layers of clothing (temperature swings)
Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
Camera and binoculars
Basic first aid kit
Traveling with Pets
Leash (required on trails and in town)
Current vaccination records
Pet-friendly accommodation confirmation
Food, water bowls, waste bags
Pet first aid supplies
Summer Additions
Light jacket for cool evenings
Rain jacket (monsoon season)
Insect repellent
Swimming gear
Winter Additions
Warm winter coat
Gloves, hat, scarf
Snow boots
Tire chains
Ice scraper