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Apache Falls
Whiteriver, Arizona
4.0
0.82 mi
/ 16 ft gain
Apache Falls in the Salt River Canyon is an impressive fall because of the size and the amount of water flowing over them (especially after snowmelt) and is one of the few waterfalls in AZ that is in a river not a creek. The falls are very easy to get to, only ¾ mile off the HW. To reach the falls from phoenix drive east on hwy 60, 43 miles past globe. You will drop down into the canyon through...
Cibecue Falls
Gila County, Arizona
4.3
2.94 mi
/ 600 ft gain
It is a bumpy ride down an old dirt road to get to the trailhead. Use extreme caution on this road as there are very narrow sections with sheer cliffs. The road follows along the Salt River giving you a nice viewpoint of the Salt River Canyon. On your way in you will pass the campgrounds (First and Second Campgrounds), just make note of this if you plan on spending the night. A few feet before ...
Pueblo Canyon Trail
Young, Arizona
12.53 mi
/ 3586 ft gain
Pueblo Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Roosevelt, Arizona.
Camping on Roosevelt Lake Overlook
Young, Arizona
5.0
Stumbled upon this phenomenal spot while dual-sporting through the Sierra Ancha range.Turning off 188 the Globe-Young Highway winds down into a valley and crosses the Salt River before passing some small homesteads and farms. It then climbs into the foothills of the Sierra Ancha mountain range. Approximately 13 miles past the bridge Nf 140 turns off to the left. Drive down it a bit and the road...
Armer Mountain Trail
Young, Arizona
8.68 mi
/ 1969 ft gain
Armer Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Tonto Basin, Arizona.
Visit Tonto National Monument
Roosevelt, Arizona
3.7
1.5 mi
/ 305 ft gain
Explore two remarkably preserved American Indian cliff dwellings that date back to the 13th century.
Set within a shelter bluff on the side of steep cliffs, the Upper and Lower Cliff Dwellings are well protected, and have great views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert. If you get to the park early in the morning you may have the opportunity to see the resident owl's that live in the ruins.
The U...
Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail
Roosevelt, Arizona
0.8 mi
/ 318 ft gain
Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Roosevelt, Arizona.
Lower Cliff Dwelling and Cactus Patch Trail
Roosevelt, Arizona
0.9 mi
/ 335 ft gain
Lower Cliff Dwelling and Cactus Patch Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Roosevelt, Arizona.
Jug Trail #61 (The Jug)
Tonto Basin, Arizona
5.51 mi
/ 1142 ft gain
Jug Trail #61 (The Jug) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Roosevelt, Arizona.
Places to stay
Globe, Arizona
Timber Camp Recreation Area And Group Campgrounds
Overview
Timber Camp Recreation Area has one of the most popular family and group campgrounds in the Tonto National Forest offering both ...
Globe, Arizona
Kellner Group Campground
Overview
Kellner Group Site is nestled at the base of the beautiful Pinal Mountains south of Globe, Arizona. Several picnic areas are sep...
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Schoolhouse Campground (Az)
Overview
Schoolhouse Campground is located in close proximity to the eastern shores of Roosevelt Lake with an elevation of 2,100 feet. Ro...
Roosevelt, Arizona
Grapevine Group Campground
Overview
Groups are drawn to Grapevine Campground's unique setting and expansive facilities. The site's location near Roosevelt Lake's sh...
Young, Arizona
Reynolds Creek Group Campground
Overview
The Reynolds Creek Group Campground is a rustic and secluded, creek side camp located on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District in ...
Roosevelt, Arizona
Windy Hill Campground
Overview
Located on central Arizona's largest lake, Windy Hill offers great water recreation opportunities to the public. Because of its...
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