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WARM
WEATHER (no snow) ACTIVITIES...
 The
weather is never actually “warm” at Hannagan Meadow – merely “cooler”
and without snow! In fact, Hannagan is the perfect getaway from
the searing temperatures of lower-elevation cities. You’ll find
that daytime temperatures support shorts or pants and short-sleeve
shirts, while a light jacket or sweatshirt will be required when
the sun goes down and in the early morning hours. Dramatic periodic
thunderstorms can also be common during July and August. All in
all, the crisp air of spring through fall will make your spirits
soar!
Several warm weather activities are available right at Hannagan
Meadow Lodge, and equipment may also be available for rent (or you
can bring your own!).  Guests
are encouraged to make advance arrangements for the equipment and
activities. The Hannagan Meadow Stables behind the cabins offers
hourly horseback trail rides and overnight
horseback camping trips through the
beautiful forest surrounding the Lodge. NOTE: The horses
are not on the property at all times. Please call the lodge
(928 339-4370) to make sure the horses are available if you want
to ride.
Enjoy fishing? The surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
is also considered one of the top forests in the nation for fishing.
It contains over 450 miles of streams and nearly 2,000 surface acres
of cold water lakes. Fish species include Arctic Grayling, Rainbow,
German Brown, Brook, Apache, and Cutthroat trout. Bring your favorite
fishing gear and try your luck!
Hannagan Meadow Lodge can also offer you expert individual or small-group
flyfishing instruction from Wendy Kruger of www.azmtflyfishing.com.
Wendy has over 17 years of coaching experience, allowing her to
bring out the best in both novice and experienced fishermen. Her
local botannical and historical knowledge also add another dimension
to a day out, enjoying the beautiful Eastern Arizona mountains and
rivers. Wendy knows that some of the Arizona flyfishing can be found
right near Hannagan Meadow Lodge! We can help to arrange this memorable
experience for you.
Hannagan Meadow is a nature lover’s paradise. You'll find spectacular
scenery in the White Mountains that has attracted photographers
the world over, and well-know local photographers such as Sam Nigray
of Arizona Highways Magazine. Bird watchers and nature enthusiasts
have unlimited material to study and enjoy. Picnickers can take
advantage of the forests directly behind the Lodge, or head to the
area’s natural water features, including Black River, Blue River,
Luna Lake and Ackre Lake.
 We
run motorized buggy rides from May through October (during the warmer
months) on the forest service roads to see wildlife and other White
Mountain wonders. We also make a stop at the Blue Vista lookout.
The buggy seats 8 (including the driver) and has roll-down side
panels in case of inclement weather. The price is $20 an hour per
person for adults, $15 for children 6-12; and $10 for children 5
and under. We run 1 hr, 2 hour, or 4 hour tours (which includes
lunch at the river.) Reservations can be made by calling the lodge,
or signing up at the front desk while you are here. Watch the Arizona
Highways Television feature on the Buggy rides.
The beautiful areas near Hannagan Meadow boasts the state's highest
rainfall and provides three seasons of hiking, and even snow hiking
in the winter. With over 200 miles of trails in settings that range
from high country forests to rocky desert canyons, the Alpine District
offers hiking opportunities for just about any level of conditioning
and any area of interest, including extensive opportunities for
wildlife viewing. These trails cover a variety of settings, including
two wilderness areas, the nation's only National Forest Primitive
Area, and a mountain river canyon known as one of the most scenic
in the Southwest. Hannagan Meadow Lodge provides a large notebook
full of possible paths to plan your hiking adventures, and we even
have a summary of favorite trails ready
to stuff in your backpack! Many of the trailheads are within 5 miles
of Hannagan Meadow. The USFS Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Map
(highly recommended) is available at the Hannagan Meadow Lodge General
Store.
 Mountain
bike and road cyclists love the challenging terrain and beautiful
scenery of The Coronado Trail area. Both the highway and backcountry
trails leave right from the Lodge, so it’s easy to hop on your bike
and hit the road!
And for those seeking a low-key getaway from reality, the Lodge’s
front porch offers the coziest little tables and chairs you’ve ever
seen with a direct view of Hannagan Meadow. Grab a book and a cool
drink, curl up in the sun and settle in for some much-needed downtime.
You deserve it!
Click Here for a printable Hannagan
Meadow Lodge "Summer Information & Activities" flyer in Adobe Acrobat
(.pdf) format. For more information on the area around Hannagan
Meadow Lodge, visit our Eastern Arizona Page Here!
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