Year-Round Activities & Attractions
Discover endless outdoor adventures in the White Mountains.
White Mountains Trail System
Total Miles: 200+ miles of interconnected trails
Elevation: Average 7,000 feet
Trail Marking: Reflective markers every quarter mile with GPS coordinates
Uses: Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing (winter)
Website: trackswhitemountains.org
Woodland Lake Park Trail
Distance: 1.5-mile paved loop
Difficulty: Easy, stroller-friendly
Description: Scenic lake with playgrounds, picnic areas, disc golf, and fishing spots.
Show Low Bluff Trail
Distance: 1-mile loop
Difficulty: Easy
Description: Meadow and creek views with stone footbridge crossing.
Springs Trail
Distance: 3.4-mile loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Description: Beautiful ponderosa pine forest with some elevation gain.
Mount Baldy Trail
Elevation: 11,400 feet - Arizona's 2nd highest peak
Difficulty: Challenging
Description: Bucket-list summit hike with incredible views.
Thompson Trail
Distance: 5-mile round trip (near Greer)
Description: Alpine meadows, lakes, rivers, aspen groves
Vibrant spring wildflowers.
Fishing
Licensing: Arizona fishing license required (ages 10+). Purchase at azgfd.com. Additional permit needed for White Mountain Apache Reservation waters.
Pro Tip: There are over 630 miles of trout streams within 30 miles of Greer, including the Little Colorado River and Black River. Spring stocking schedules are available at azgfd.com.
Show Low Lake
Best For: Walleye (State Record: 16 lbs 2 oz!)
Also: Trout, bass, catfish
Access: Year-round access, boat ramp available.
Rainbow Lake
Species: Trout, bass, catfish, northern pike
Also: Boat rentals at Rainbow's End Resort. 10 HP limit.
Fool Hollow Lake
Size: 150-acre State Park with camping and facilities.
Species: Bass, walleye, pike, trout
Big Lake
Elevation: 9,000 feet
Size: 532 acres
Also: Abundant trout, plus boat rentals and four campgrounds.
Woodland Lake
Size: 18 acres in town
Also: Perfect for families, floating fishing dock
Also: Park facilities and playground.
Winter Sports & Skiing
Kids Ski Free: Children 12 & under ski and ride for FREE all season. Seniors 75+ also receive free lift tickets.
Carload Mondays: $129 for entire carload (up to 8 people). Huge savings for groups!
Donation Tuesdays: Bring canned goods for discounted lift tickets. Support the community while skiing!
Three-fer Thursdays: Buy 2 lift tickets, get the 3rd FREE. Perfect for group outings.
Sunrise Park Resort
Location: 16 miles south of Pinetop (45-minute drive)
Skiable Acres: 1,200 acres across three mountains
Also: Arizona's largest ski resort
Runs: 65+ trails (45% beginner, 30% intermediate, 22% advanced)
Lifts: 10 chair lifts
Season: Thanksgiving through Easter (weather dependent)
Phone: (928) 735-7669
Website: sunrise.ski
Additional Winter Activities
Snowboarding & Ski Bikes: Full terrain available
Snow Tubing Hill: Family-friendly fun
Alpine Coaster: Year-round attraction
Night Skiing: MLK & Presidents Day weekends only
Cross-Country Skiing: Check Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest for trails
Golf
Note: Private courses require membership or guest invitation. Contact clubs directly for information.
Birdie Ranch at Silver Creek
Type: Semi-Private
Holes: 18-hole championship course
Also: Challenging layout, on-site restaurant
Website: birdieranch.com
Bison Golf Club
Type: Semi-Private
Holes: 18 holes through tall pines
Also: Beautiful mountain setting
Website: bisongolf.net
Pinetop Country Club
Type: Private
Also: Championship 18-hole, Gary Panks design
Website: pinetopcc.com
White Mountain Country Club
Type: Private
Also: 18-holes
Torreon Golf Club
Type: Private
Also: Two championship courses (Tower & Cabin)
Family Attractions
White Mountain Nature Center
Educational programs, easy trails, wildlife exhibits
Location: 425 S Woodland Rd, Pinetop-Lakeside
Open: Wednesday-Saturday
Website: wmnature.org
White Mountain Family Fun Park
Go-karts, mini golf, laser maze, arcade
Location: Pinetop-Lakeside
Also: Great for rainy days or evening entertainment
Hon-Dah Resort Casino
Gaming, live entertainment, dining, RV park
Location: Hwy 260 between Pinetop & Greer
Also: Regular concerts and special events
Show Low Historical Museum
FREE admission! Miniature train room, local history
Highlight: Detailed replica of early Show Low
Also: Perfect for families and history buffs

