Pine Canyon Trail
The trail links to several other trails and is part of the Arizona Trail. At the large parking lot, the forest is thinned but travels through dense forest and shrubland. All trails are medium difficulty, some offer loops while others are out and back. There is a small spring but no flowing water. Wonderful views.
Site Information
Region: North Central
County: Gila
Directions: From Payson, travel north on Hwy 87. Just before the town of Pine is the well-marked trailhead parking lot. The large lot has a vault toilet.
Latitude: 34.37579
Longitude: -111.443076
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Spring and Fall are best
Habitats: Pinyon-juniper Forest, Pine-oak Forest, Pine forest
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Costa’s Hummingbird, Mexican Jay, Pinyon Jay, Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay, Zone-tailed Hawk
Charismatic: Gila Woodpecker, Lesser Goldfinch
Contact Information
USDA
Tonto National Forest - Payson Ranger District
1009 E. Hwy 260
Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: 928-474-7900
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/tonto/about-forest/contactus
Additional Resources
Additional Resources:
Check on status of the trail and restrictions
The Arizona Trail
