AZT Pine Trailhead

RC Cristner

2023-12

We walked the interpretive trail and it was easy, mostly flat. Beautiful and a great way to get started on the trails. It is wheelchair accessible.Parking: One HC spot, but plenty of parking both asfault and dirt.Fees: There are no feesRestrooms: There is one toilet at the beginning of the parking lot.Dog-friendliness: Dog friendly. pack your own poop bags and you must carry out. No trash cans

ryan wells

2024-03

Went up with four dogs to go and see the snow. Nice leisurely trail slight elevation change.Restrooms: Pit toilet. It is about what you would expect.

Barbara Seltzer

2022-05

Took trail to Oak Springs. First mile from parking lot fairly flat through timbered area. Had to cross road to continue on trail. Next section 1000 ft elevation change, some straight up, some switchbacks . Drop down to the Springs. This area very nice. Overall good hike.

NuCreation

2021-05

On Good Friday of 2021, I needed a break away from the city had company holiday off and wanted to add some fun anywhere not too far from Phoenix. I love discovering new outdoorsy. Hiking trails specifically. This hiking area has many trails to offer. I’ve only done one see the picture. Drive time Took less than two hrs drive one trip. Weather is much cooler maybe 10-15 degrees different. It rained during the afternoon so make sure you check the weather constantly. Wear tennis or boots shoes, Dress In layers or bring extra clothes always come prepared if you’re hiking and grabbing food afterwards there are local restaurants the area not far. Spent a half day, got there 9:20am hiked two hrs, one hr in strawberry museums, two hrs eating, left 3:30pm back in Phoenix before 5:30pm. Enjoy!

Cassandra

2019-05

Lots of hiking trails which are all different levels. I only hiked one down to the creek and back and it took an hour and twenty minutes was up and down some hills but I am not in shape but could do it. I went in the later afternoon last week of March and saw a few people on my way to the creek but nobody on my way back. If you are looking for quiet, cooler weather, clean air and a nice pine smell in the air this is the place for you. It has a vault toilet and the toilet paper was stocked yay! It is only a couple hours if you are coming from Phoenix.

Lynn Arneill-Brown

2023-05

Nice short loop trails (2 to 3 miles)with some elevation. View meadows, pine woodland, lots of wild flowers in first if May,. Pineview trail, old Highline trailProbably more earlier. Lots of signage. This also is part of the bigger Arizona Trail.

Alice Stack

2021-05

What a spectacular place to hike. Trails of all different levels of experience. Our daughter is 4 and she had the best time here. Thank you to the community of Pine for their hospitality on our vacation!!!! Great place to visit if you love nature and wildlife and hiking!!!!

jose r.

2023-05

I highly recommend this Trail, whether you are a beginner or a high skill hiker you will have fun hiking it.It was our first time hiking this Trail and we really enjoyed all the views, we also came across some Elk during our hike.I will definitely come back !

Steven Terry

2020-05

Great trailhead that they seem to be improving. Parking, bathroom, maybe some camping, close access to Pine, access to the AZ Trail. I took the Pine Canyon Trail and it looks like it's had some recent work, as it was in amazing shape. Well signed, but be prepared for climbing... Something like 1000ft in the 1st 5 miles.

Kristin Paul

2022-05

Beautiful trail with a gradual elevation gain. Go early or on a weekday to avoid heavy trail traffic. Popular with hikers, trail runners, mountain biking, and horses. Incredible views! The trail is well maintained and easy to follow. Easy to moderate hike.

Olen Pepple

2022-05

Great area to hike and see nature. We took the easy route but it looks like there were several more difficult routes as well. Highly recommend visiting.

Terry G

2021-05

Super place to park. You can tell that this community has made a huge effort to maintain this Trailhead. Lots of hiking/biking trails. On the AZT Thanks Pine!

lisa dechavan

2020-05

So far, this is one of the most beautiful places I've stayed in Arizona! You may camp or stay in your RV for two weeks at a time & wake up to glorious hikes from fairly easy to difficult. The stars at night captivate you around a campfire. During a full moon, she will light your path for a night hike. There are also elk who come down to graze at the trailhead if you enjoy wild animal photography (I'll add those images soon!). Meet people from around the world. Fellow hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders gallor! Pine is a cute, artsy village within walking distance which has shopping, restaurants & a great tap room. Another adorable village, Strawberry, is right around the corner also. The locals treat you as an lifelong buddy & the town of Payson is a vista-filled, quick drive, 15 miles East to load up on supplies. Last but not least, there is a sublime swimming hole on the Verde River nearby to cool off and sunbathe on the surrounding boulders. A definite MUST if you are anywhere near this area!! happy trails!

james weatherly

2022-05

Very nice area. The trail is an easy walk. I took my four daughters ages 11-4 years old and all were perfectly fine hiking it. Well kept not much trash around. The dog loved it also.

The Long Last Road Trip

2018-05

Gorgeous place to boondoggle for a few days. Views of the mountains and ponderous pines.Well maintained vault toilet and there is also a horse coral for two horses.Popular site as it is part of the Arizona trail. Close to the town of Pine excrement Verizon signal.A herd of elk pass thru once or twice a week.

Earl Thornton

2024-01

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Ajay Singh

2022-05

Awesome hike. This is an amazing hike which is not hard to do and takes an hour and a half walking at a leisurely pace and taking some breaks. I do this hike often by myself but today I took my family including my wife eight year old daughter and my 15 year old son. We all enjoyed being in mother nature and beautiful weather. However, my wife saw a rattlesnake. I am attaching a picture of the rattlesnake. Be careful out there!

Cori Cambanes

2023-05

This trail was so beautiful! Elk and deer came strolling through. It was just an amazing time!

Michael Purcell

2019-05

One of many nice trail available from the Pine Trail in the town of Pine. It links to many other trails one being The Arizona Trail that gives you the opportunity to choose to hike to either Mexico or Utah. You can also of course camp along the trails.

Gina

2023-12

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Christina Barrett

2023-11

Beautiful and well maintained! Perfect for a picnic, day stroll, or camping.Parking: Nice parking lotRestrooms: So nice to have a restroom.

Gary Crockett

2023-11

Very nice trailhead. Lots of trails to choose from. The one we wanted, the Arizona Trail, going south, there are no signs for. Thankfully, I had Route Scout on my phone and eventually got on the right trail.Parking: Not a whole lot of spaces. It's a busy trailhead.Fees: It's free.Restrooms: Just one pit toilet. When I was there, there was plenty of TP.Dog-friendliness: Be careful. Some trails are easy on your dog's paws. Some are very rocky.

Tassa Bliss

2020-05

Beautiful place,free parking,easy hiking for kids mine are 6 and 8 and had no problem with the 3.5mile hike,played in the creek,dog had fun we will certainly be back! Also looks like horses are welcome!! Can't wait till our next adventure!

Kat Gamboa

2017-05

Great trail, scenic views, bit of an incline at start, but levels off. Some foot traffic, but not much.

Kevin Mixon

2021-05

Great trail to take with younger kids.. we did the loop 26,28,31 yesterday and today with no issues

John Refoy

2022-05

Great place to stop for a rest or head out on a variety of trails.

Nina Schwinghammer

2022-05

Great place to go for a run, have a picnic, or go on a dog walk. There are portapottys in the parking lot.

Wanderess Warrior

2023-05

Excellent trail head. Clean bathrooms, parking lot is easy to access and trail signs are clear.

Calvin Leal

2019-05

Really fun trail, would recommend at a minimum hiking shoes. If it is raining some of the trail is extremely slick and walking poles are nice to have. Also the trail runs thru two rivers so pack extra socks in case the water level is high (it was for us).Fun trail with pretty views of the surrounding areas.

TG McGann

2022-05

Found it has a short Interpretive Trail around the parking lot, about ¾mile. Nice for little kids, or a stretch break.Blue line on aerial imagery attac he'd is how we went.