Tonto National Forest is one of the most-visited forests in the U.S. this national forest spreads over a spectacular 2.9 million acres of pine and cactus country just northwest of Phoenix, Arizona. This forest is one of the most popular Phoenix weekend getaways. With its impressive flora & fauna one can enjoy varied activities like fishing, hunting, camping, hiking & trail riding, scenic drives and many popular water activities. The forest is also renowned for producing copper, gold, silver, lead, zinc, uranium, molybdenum, manganese, asbestos, mercury and many other metals and minerals.
Highlights :
- Apache Trail Scenic Byway
- Houston Mesa Horse Camp
- Producer of Copper, Gold, Silver Metals and Minerals
Best Time of Year :Open All Year
Latitude/Longitude :33.95946 -111.4738
Type of Getaway :Outdoor, Mountains, Family, Scenic/ Historic, Geological Formation, National Park