Travel to the wilderness areas of the White Mountains, to elevations of 11,000 feet, to places few people ever go. Back Country Safari Tours has special permission from the Apache Reservation to tour remote areas. They offer four back country jeep tours to remote areas. They offer tours from the April or May through late Fall, providing the areas are accessible.
Wildlife Scenic Back Country Echo Tour - 3 - 4 hours- You'll tour the back country, elevations of 11,000 feet, to ParadiseCreek
and Mt. Baldy to areas where trophy elk are found. Perhaps, no guarantee,
you'll see bears, elk, mountain lions and other native wildlife.
- 7 - 8 hours
- Bring a lunch
- 3-4 hour tour
- 3-4 hour tour
Prearranged Custom Tours are available for Family/Friend Groups
Special Discount of 10% off when you present coupon provided by Spring Hill
and there are 2 or more in the party.
(928)521-3646
White Mountain Hiking
The White Mountains offers a vast array of hiking trails, from the White Mountain Trail System of over 200 miles of interconnecting loop trails to shorter more local trails, for you to experience and enjoy. Be sure to take a map for more rural hikes, wear appropriate shoes, check weather conditions and don't forget to bring water.
| Maps In Hand | Contact for Maps | |
| White Mountain Trail System | TRACKS Map | www.tracks-pinetop-lakeside.org |
| print out maps at TRACKS website | ||
| Apache-Sitgreaves Natl. Forest | Pocket Guide | www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com |
| Request pocket guide |
Shorter In Town Hikes
Mogollon Rim Overlook
- Directions: On South side of Rte 260, between Wagon Wheel and Lakeside (Joy's
Furniture and Foxworth Galbraith), look for sign.
Big Springs Environmental Study Area- request brochure from www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
Directions: Turn South on Woodland Road, go approx. 1 mile. You will see parking area on left.
Jacques March Wildlife Area
Directions: In Show Low, go to east end of town, last traffic light and turn left onto Rte. 77.
Go approx. one mile and see sign on right.
Woodland Lake Park
Directions: In Lakeside, turn South on Woodland Lake Road. Go approx. 2 miles until road "T's",turn Left and travel approx. 2 more miles until you see signs on left for Woodland Lake Park. There are 2 entrances.
White Mountain - Horseback Riding
RENTALS
Blue Sky Stables
Favorite Ride !!! Located close to Sunrise, 9000 ft., a "breathtaking" ride high on the mountain in Douglas Fir and Blue Spruce.
- Guided trail ride. Ask for Kicker to be your guide. He is wonderful with the kids.
- Approx. 35 minute drive from Pinetop-Lakeside
- Prearranged Cowboy Cook-Outs for 6 or more
- Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Rides
- Other prearranged activities: Hay rides, Holiday events, Custom Outings,
- Private Celebrations
- Winter Fun includes: Riding in the snow and sleigh rides
- 10% discount when you present coupon provided by Spring Hill
- Contact: Blue Sky Stables has been sold to the Apache Tribe. No contact is available at this time.
Porter Mountain Stables
- Guided trail ride
- Located in Lakeside. On Rte. 260 turn North on Porter Mountain Rd. Go 3 miles
and see stables on left.
- 10% discount when you present coupon provided by Spring Hill
- Contact: (928) 368-5306
TRAILER YOUR OWN HORSE TO THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
There are an infinite number of riding experiences on the mountain. The White Mountain Trail System offers 200 miles of interconnecting, multi-use (non motorized) loop trails stretching from Vernon on the east to Pinedale on the western edge.
Trail Maps to have on hand:
TRACKS Map www.tracks-pinetop-lakeside.org Print out maps at TRACKS website Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Pocket Guide www.tracks-pinetop-lakeside.org Request a pocket guide Boarding
Rainbow Lake Feed - (928) 368-6662
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White Mountain 4th of July Fireworks
Fireworks over Sunrise Lake at Dusk
Directions - From Pinetop-Lakeside go east on Rte 260. At Sunrise Ski Park turnoff turn right. Follow the traffic
Fireworks at Show Low High School at Dusk
or look for signs for Sunrise Lake.Directions - In Show Low turn right at Burger King. Go to stop sign and turn left. Go a ways and Show Low High School will be on your right.
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White Mountains Fall Foliage
Late September through October the temperatures change and the leaves begin to turn. Plan a day to see the Fall Foliage. Travel east on Rte 260 to higher elevations and see the changes of autumn. Stop in Greer and have lunch at Molly Butlers or the Greer Lodge. Or, if you haven't seen enough continue on to Alpine and Hannigans Meadow to view more of the White Mountains during this splendid season.
Map to have in Hand White Mountains of Arizona www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com Request map Another way to enjoy the Fall Foliage is to go horseback riding at Blue Sky Stables, located close to Sunrise Ski Park. You will ride at 9000 feet or more and the ride is breath taking !!!
- 10% discount when you present coupon provided by Spring Hill
- Contact: (928) 735-7454 or www.blueskystable.com
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White Mountain Fishing
There are over 40 lakes within 40 miles in the White Mountains. Venture out on your own, rent a boat, hire a special guide, or visit a fish hatchery. To help you plan your fishing outing we've provided helpful links and phone numbers
Lakes and Fishing Conditions
White Mountains (non reservation) www.azgfd.com
- Requires an AZ Fish & Game License with trout stamp.
Special family permits are available at local AZ Fish & Game offices.
- Day permits are available at local bait shops or at Hon-Dah general store.
Fishing Services
Bob's Fishing Service - (928)369-2179 germ@frontiernet.net - Bob has a 6th sense for where the fish are. He'll take you out fishing
on a reservation lake and can "almost" guarantee you'll come back
with a string of fish !!! A recent vacationer of ours recently made a
date with Bob and had a wonderful day catching big trout and YES
he did come home with a string of trout.
Bob offers $5 off his hourly rate when you present the Bob's Fishing Service coupon provided by Spring Hill.
Skier's Edge - Paradise Angles (928)367-6200 www.skiersedge.com - Offers fly fishing lessons, gear, apparel and guide services.
Float Tube - Explore lakes from a different angle.
Trophy Fishing
Christmas Tree Lake, on the Apache Reservation. Catch and release. $25/day permit required. Purchase at Hon-Dah General Store.
Lakes With Boats
Rainbow's End on Rainbow Lake (928)368-9004 - Special Discount when you present coupon provided by Spring Hill
Crescent Lake on the reservationBig Lake (for boat and motor reservations only) (928)521-1387
Williams Creek Fish Hatchery
Open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays and occasionally open on weekends. Directions: Go South of Hon-Day 4 miles on Hwy 73. Turn left 9 miles on a good dirt road. Picnic facilities are available, no permit required.
Annual Father's Day Fishing Contest
June www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
Check Calendar of EventsVFW 2364 and Ladies Auxiliary
Woodland Lake Park Boat Dock
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White Mountain Museums and Historic Buildings
Museums
Show Historical Society Museum (928) 532-7115 Open Tues- Sat, 11:00-3:00, March-November 541 E. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low Pinetop-Lakeside Museum (928)368-8123 Open Tues and Thur, 10:00-2:00 1360 Neil Hansen Lane, Lakeside Stinson Museum - Snowflake (928)536-4331 www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com Taylor Museum - Taylor (928)536-4331 www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com Little House Museum - West of Eager (928)333-2286 www.springerville-eager.com 90 minute guided tour includes historical memorabilia and authentic stories of mountain lore. Open during summer months and by reservation only during other months. Reservations suggested.
Directions: From Pinetop-Lakeside go east on Rte. 260. After you descend off the mountain and in a mile or two look for sign and South Fork Road, turn right. Go approx.three miles to the museum.
Historic Buildings
Historic Homes - Snowflake-Taylor (928)536-4331 www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com Log Cabin - Snowflake-Taylor (928)536-4331 www.snowflaketaylorchamber.com [TOP]
White Mountain Apache Tribe and Reservation
So much of the White Mountains is entwined with the Apache Reservation. Our borders touch from east to west, we share our business communities.
Explore:
- Ft. Apache Nature Trail
Apache Village
Ft. Apache Historic Site - features Geronimo exhibit
Kinishba Ruins - guided tour
Apache Rodeo in September
Contact: WM Apache Office of Tourism
- (928)338-1230
WM Apache Culture Center and MuseumSearch the web: White Mountain Apache Reservation
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Navajo Nation, Arizona - Dene'
The Navajo Nation is immense encompassing the 4-corners of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. By lodging in the White Mountains and using it as a base camp one can take day trips and explore some of the sites. If time permits, a 2 day tour will enable you to visit Keams Canyon, Hopi Cultural Center, Navajo National Monument, Navajo Code Breakers exhibit in Kayenta at the Burger King Restaurant, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelle and a stop at the Hubbell Trading Post . An overnight in Kayenta is suggested if you do the two day tour.
For information on these beautiful sites and wonderful people
Search the web: Navajo Nation, AZBrochure www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com (928)367-4290 [TOP]
Zuni Indians
The Zuni's were the first humans Coronado saw on his trek from Mexico City to find the 7 Cities of Gold. Their reservation is just over the border in New Mexico. Explore their culture and visit their trading posts. Drive another half hour to El Morro, visit the small museum and hike to the top of the mesa to view the Ancestral Puebloan Ruins. Along the way, look for petroglyphs and signatures of Conquistadors in the sandstone cliffs.
Directions: Take Rte. 60 east out of Show Low. At the "Y" turn left on Rte. 61. Go through the town of St. John's. Stay on this road. You will go through the very eastern edge of the Painted Desert. Look for sign on right to Zuni. You might want to stop and explore. El Morro is 35 miles east of Zuni, NM. Approx. drive time - 2 1/2 hours
- Zuni Reservation
Zuni Indians
El MorroReading Material: Glory, God and Gold - an account of Coronado's exploration for the 7 Cities of Gold.
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White Mountain Scenic Lift Rides
Located at Sunrise Ski Park 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Adults $10 - Saturday and Sunday
Late May thru Labor DayJuniors $5 [TOP] - Guided trail ride
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