Discover Pine
Pine Creek Cabin's
Area Activities
From the outdoor enthusiast to the enthusiastic shopper, Pine offers something for everyone. The Pine-Strawberry area enjoys four seasons with fun activities for the year-round traveler.
Hiking Trails
Fossil Creek
Arizona Trail
East from the Pine Trailhead the trail climbs two long, gentle switchbacks ending at an open area overlooking the eastern front of the Mazatzal Range. Working its way east along the Highline Trail (#31), it skirts the southern edge of Milk Ranch Point, passes a nice camping site at Red Rock Spring and crosses Webber Creek at the Geronimo Trailhead.
Horton Creek Trail
This is the most popular day hike in the area. Horton Spring is an unusually large spring. Water literally gushes from the side of the rim supplying Horton Creek. Think of the Rim as a huge sponge and Horton Spring is the faucet. The Trails starts from the parking area cross the concrete bridge. Continue on the pavement up the hill heading towards the campgrounds. The trailhead is on the left side of this road.
Pine Canyon Trail
This trail travels through one of the most peaceful and verdant canyons below the Rim. Rocky Mountain maples, alders and oaks abound near the creek. Mixed conifers spread out on the canyon walls. Several dripping springs make Pine Canyon the epitome of a storybook setting abundant with yellow columbines and scarlet monkey flowers.
More Hiking Trails
Tonto Natural Bridge
The largest natural travertine in the world resides just north of Payson. The bridge stands 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point. There are three hiking trails, a picnic area, and a group use area.
Mogollon Rim Road
30 miles north of Payson. Over 7,000 feet in elevation, the rim is a 200-mile long mountain plateau. This scenic drive follows the rim 45 miles east to Highway 260. Vista points along the way provide an awesome view of the Tonto National Forest below. Fishing in the lakes along the way; picnicking, camping, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing make this an unforgettable trip.
Railroad to Nowhere
Take Forest Road 300 and stop at the head of the East Verde River. A monument to the Battle of Big Dry Wash marks the spot, along with a sign pointing to General Springs. Follow switchback trail down into the canyon, and the tunnel is hidden up to your left in a side canyon. This is a difficult hike.
THAT Brewery
Strawberry Schoolhouse
The Oldest Standing Schoolhouse in Arizona serves as a great museum to the Pine-Strawberry community.
Local Lakes
Blue Ridge Resevoir
Chevelon Canyon Lake is quite remote and is a deep canyon lake that requires a relatively steep hike 3/4 of a mile to get to the waters edge from the parking area. Generally, only the most avid of anglers that are physically well-conditioned fish Chevelon Lake. However, those that do are rewarded with views of the most scenic trout lake in Arziona. It is simply gorgeous and panoramic with thick forested vegetation and trees that abut the lake. If you're seeking tranquility, this is the lake of choice.
Knoll Lake
Potato Lake
Potato Lake is a lake located just 8.2 miles from Pine, Arizona and is more of a place to hold a picturesque picnic rather than trying to catch the monster rainbow mountain trout. There are some fish in the lake and flycasters have pretty good luck on this lake.
Black Canyon Lake
Knoll Lake
Potato Lake
Potato Lake is a lake located just 8.2 miles from Pine, Arizona and is more of a place to hold a picturesque picnic rather than trying to catch the monster rainbow mountain trout. There are some fish in the lake and flycasters have pretty good luck on this lake.
Fishing & Wildlife
