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Turkey Creek Confluence

Turkey Creek Confluence Access provides a trailhead for accessing the Gila River Trail #724 and Turkey Creek Trail #155 in the Gila Wilderness, with ample parking available and year-round access.

The trailhead requires a rough, high-clearance vehicle to reach via Forest Road 153 (Turkey Creek Road), and offers opportunities for hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding into remote backcountry terrain.

Water is not available at the trailhead, and permits are required for commercial or organized group use.


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