Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Aerial view of the Blue River in the Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona
Blue River, Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizona (Brenda Martz/courtesy, Arizona Office of Tourism)
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Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests Active and Adventure Travel Tips

By Bill Weir
  • When the deserts are baking under the summer sun, it's time to head for the alpine meadows and forests atop the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains in eastern Arizona.
  • Mogollon Rim Overlook and Nature Trail will thrill you with spectacular views over endless forested ridges on an easy one-mile walk. The trailhead is just west of AZ 260, three miles north of Lakeside Ranger Station in Pinetop-Lakeside.
  • Luna Lake, four miles east of Alpine near the New Mexico border, has a campground and two mountain biking loops. The length of the upper loop is eight miles, and that of the lower loop is 2.5 miles. You'll ride in meadows and ponderosa pine forests.
  • Luna Lake offers 75 acres amidst meadows and ponderosa pines west of Alpine near the New Mexico border. Trout swim in the waters. Other attractions include a campground, mountain bike trail, and birding opportunities.
  • Greer, a village nestled in the White Mountains at an elevation of 8,500 feet, is a perfect base for exploring a variety of interconnected cross-country ski trails northwest of town.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Overview

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest cuts a sickle-shaped arc across east-central Arizona's highlands, all of it astride the high-elevation country of the Mogollon Plateau and the White Mountains. This is an Arizona that bears little resemblance to the arid, sun-blasted deserts of southern Arizona. It is characterized by cool temperatures, Douglas-fir and ponderosa-pine forests, green meadows grazed by elk and pronghorn, and small cold streams alive with cutthroat, brown, and rainbow trout. Read More

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Hotels

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

1500 North Fool Hollow Lake
Show Low, AZ 85901 Map

Distance: 26.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Lake of the Woods Resort

2244 West White Mountain Boulevard
Lakeside, AZ 85929 Map

Distance: 34.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Tal-Wi-Wi Lodge

P.O. Box 169
Alpine, AZ 85920 Map

Distance: 85.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Petrified Forest National Park

expert favorite attraction
One Park Road
Petrified Forest, Arizona 86028

Distance: 56.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

The first thing you'll notice at Petrified Forest National Park are the dozens of logs lying... Read More

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Escudilla National Recreation Trail

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9.5 miles northeast of Alpine


Distance: 86.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: During a three-mile climb, you'll ascend from the meadow at Terry Flat (elevation 9,560 feet) to... Read More
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The Coronado Trail

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US Hwys. 191 & 180 in far eastern Arizona


Distance: 87.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This paved scenic drive twists through rugged mountains in far eastern Arizona, connecting the... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests

Distance (mi.)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 110.0 map
Tucson International Airport 161.2 map
Albuquerque International Airport 226.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests

Distance (mi.)
Grand Canyon Pulliam Field 83.5 map
Grand Canyon National Park Airport 141.2 map
Silver City Grant County Airport 182.5 map

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Long Beach (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX) $126

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