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The City of Show Low, Arizona has a broad range of community facilities including a municipal library, bowling alley, 18-hole golf course (5 within a 15-mile radius), an archery range, a multi-screen theater, and many athletic facilities. These athletic facilities include an indoor aquatic facility, lighted Little League softball and baseball fields, handball and basketball court facilities, tennis courts and picnic areas.

If you're looking for things to do while you are staying in Show Low, look no further than the below assembled list.

Biking In Show Low

Los Burros Trail - Located within the White Mountains outside of Pinetop Arizona, the singletrack of Los Burros winds through old growth forest, a unique environment in the state of Arizona. Damp and cool conditions are welcome relief for bikers considering a mid-day summer ride.

Well maintained and marked by navigational diamonds, the Los Burros trail circumnavigates Wishbone Mountain, which rises to 8800’. The trail is located within the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Camping is an option at the trailhead.

Buena Vista Trail - "Buena Vista” means “nice view” in Spanish, and this ride is packed with plenty of buena vistas. The Buena Vista Trail, a central piece of the White Mountain Trail System, loops within a triangular segment of a national forest. But to get to those nice views, riders have to go up.

Buena Vista’s defining aspect is its climbs. There are seven significant climbs on this trail, the first being by far the steepest and most strenuous. Cyclists shouldn’t be surprised if they count more than seven climbs while riding the Buena Vista: What mere mortal riders consider a lung-busting climb, the high-altitude bike studs who frequent the trail simply view as a short rise. And remember, what goes up always comes down. There are few users on the trail (typically hikers and ATV enthusiasts), so enjoy ripping downhills after each climb (with caution).

South Pinetop (Springs, Blue Ridge, and Country Club Trails) - The three loops in south Pinetop-Lakeside are an excellent example of why people—not just retirees—are starting new lives in the White Mountains. Just a mile away from condo and housing developments resides Sitgreaves National Forest.

The first really cool mountain biking route as you enter Sitgreaves from Bucksprings Road is Trail 633, the Springs Trail. This trail is an even mix of super-fast flat singletrack weaving through pine and juniper forest, and tricky, technical passages through rock gardens. Racers blasting through full-throttle can finish the entire trail in about 45 minutes. However, few riders will be able to ride this route without dabbing. One switchback in particular is sure to kick off even the most experienced riders.

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Boating In Show Low

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area - A favorite area for residents and visitors alike is Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area (pictured), which is operated by the Arizona State Parks, located on the City's northern border. This Recreation Area was created by a private/public partnership in 1988 between the City of Show Low, U.S. Forest Service, Arizona Game and Fish and Arizona State Parks and private entities, with construction beginning in the fall of 1991.

It is an 850-acre recreation area surrounding a 149 acre lake and includes 92 recreational vehicle/camper hook ups, 31 developed tent sites, five shower buildings with rest room facilities, two handicapped fishing piers and a contact station. In addition, a fully functional sanitary dump station, a fish cleaning station and several tot lots are available to visitors with the project. Plans in progress include group campgrounds, nature center, amphitheater, two large grassy playing fields, picnic ramadas, hiking trails and playgrounds. Annual use permits are available through the Arizona State Parks, by contacting (520) 537-3680.

Show Low Lake - Operated by Recreation Resource Management under contract with the City of Show Low, which offers campgrounds and picnic areas, including a 75-site group campground area.

Show Low Lake is located adjacent to Show Low Lake Rd about 1 mile from Hwy 260. It is a 100 acre lake that sits at an elevation of 6500 ft. Adjacent to the lake is Show Low Lake Campground, a 75 site campground with some electric sites, dump station, shower facility, and small convenient store. The store rents boats, sells fishing licenses, bait, tackle, drinks and snacks. The campground also offers a playground, day use ramadas and group camping. For more information you can call the park at (928) 537-4126 or for reservations, please call 1-888-537-7762.

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Fishing In Show Low

There are numerous species available in the waters within the White Mountains area perfect for fishing no matter what age. Below is a list of beautiful lakes in the White Mountains with a brief description of each.

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Golfing In Show Low

Show Low, Arizona is the tourism hub of the White Mountains, located 175 miles northeast of Phoenix and 195 miles north of Tucson. Situated in southern Navajo County, Show Low offers championship golf courses for both leisure players and serious golfers.

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Hiking In Show Low

A full trail system is in place providing areas where you can go for a gentle walking or do some stenuous, heart pumping hiking. The White Mountains Trailsystem is a system of twenty-five to thirty interconnecting, multi-use, trail loops ranging from the community of Vernon on the eastern edge and stretching to the community of Clay Springs in the west.

A great resource for additional information can be found by visiting Pinetop-Lakeside Tracks website.

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Off Road Activities In Show Low

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Skiing / Snowboarding In Show Low

For great skiing and snowboarding the Sunrise Ski Park Resort is just about 34 miles from Show Low. You can escape into the wilderness, ski, mountain bike, enjoy our annual festivals and fish to your heart's content on Sunrise Lake. Or you can simply look out on some of the most beautiful land in Arizona. Summer or winter, when you come to Sunrise Park Resort in the White Mountains of Arizona, you'll find a land, and excitement, you'll want to experience throughout the year.The resort is owned and operated by the White Mountain Apache Indian Tribe.

The Sunrise Park Resort's three mountains feature world class skiing with 65 spectacular runs that offer winter excitement for skiers of all ages and skill levels. The resort's Express High Speed Detachable Quad Chairlift can deliver sixteen thousand skiers uphill per hour!

Families with young children will appreciate the "ski-wee" section that permits the little ones to learn to ski in a safer environment. The TerrainPark offers skiers and snowboarders the chance to show off their skills on a snow half pipe, wood and metal rails, and a contained event space. For the cross-country enthusiasts the Park features plenty of cross-country ski trails.

If you need gear, the Sunrise Rental Shop can provide your needs from ski-gear rental to warm clothing for skiing comfort. The service shop include gear repair, snowboards and skis as well as skiing lessons and trail permits.

For additional information, feel free to visit Sunrise Park Resort website.

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Whitewater Rafting In Show Low

Salt River Rafting (SRR) in White Mountains - SSR specializes in running guided whitewater rafting trips on the Salt River in Arizona. James, Mike and Wiley started as guides in the early 1990's and now own the company they worked for.

SRR is located just 2 1/2 hours from Phoenix and 3 hours from Tucson. Undeveloped and unspoiled, the 2000' deep Upper Salt River is the only commercially run class III and IV whitewater in the Sonoran Desert of the United States. Saguaros, sun, scenery and splashes are guaranteed with every trip.

For more information visit Salt River Rafting website or call (800) 425-5253.

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