Summary: This relatively flat trail follows the path of Wet Beaver Creek
Challenge Level: Moderate
Hiking Distance: About 3 miles to the dam, round trip would be just under 6 miles
Trailhead Directions: From the "Y" (the intersection of State Route 89A and State Route 179), go south on SR 179 for 15 miles until it intersects Interstate 17. Continue under I-17 and proceed straight on FR 618 for 2 miles and turn left at the sign for the Beaver Creek Ranger Station. Follow the dirt road a short distance to the parking area. There are rest rooms at the trailhead.
Description: The Weir Trail follows Wet Beaver Creek and provides high desert views. This can be a very hot hike in the Summer as there is no shade. You will come across several trails as you hike along. The first one is the White Mesa Trail at about 1 3/4 miles. The next trail you come across is the Apache Maid Trail at 2 1/4 miles. Shortly after you'll intersect the Bell Trail in another 1/4 mile. After about 3 miles you'll come to a nice stopping area. While the rock-strewn trail goes on, a good stopping place is at the dam, where the trail adjoins Wet Beaver Creek and the water flows by (take a look at the movie).
Photos:
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Here's a movie taken at the dam.
Here are photos from our April 2009 hike
Guest Photos: Here are photos taken by Lou Camp
Here are photos taken by David Butler
For those of you who have a GPS unit, I have GPS data available for the hike which include "tracks," the route and waypoints.
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Last Updated August 29, 2010
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