{"id":349,"date":"2017-03-28T01:46:59","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T01:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/copperhillsinn.com\/?p=349"},"modified":"2022-06-06T08:28:27","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T08:28:27","slug":"tonto-national-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/copperhillsinn\/tonto-national-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Tonto National Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On the outskirts of Globe is Tonto National Forest, a retreat for hikers, mountain bikers, campers and outdoor lovers. This sprawling forest makes up three million acres and features rugged, gorgeous country including the Saguaro desert full of cacti and the Mogollon Rim brimming with pine trees. Such a rich variety of vegetation along with an altitude ranging up to 7,900 feet makes this recreational destination beloved year-round.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-469\" src=\"http:\/\/copperhillsinn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-673764638-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/copperhillsinn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-673764638-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/copperhillsinn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-673764638-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/copperhillsinn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-673764638-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/copperhillsinn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-673764638-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/copperhillsinn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-673764638-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/copperhillsinn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2017\/03\/GettyImages-673764638.jpg 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re craving the healing qualities of a forest or a pristine lake and beach, Tonto has it all. It\u2019s the fifth biggest forest in the country and is also one of the most visited so-called urban forests. Every year, almost six million visitors flock to Tonto. With boundaries in Phoenix all the way to the Fort Apache Indian reservations, you\u2019ll have plenty of opportunities to take in the forest\u2019s beauty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Making the Most of Tonto<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some of the most popular destinations within Tonto include the Four Peaks Wilderness, Hell\u2019s Gate Wilderness, Mazatzal Wilderness and Salome Wilderness areas. The Verde River offers prime fishing opportunities, or you can head to the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River.<\/p>\n<p>At times, you\u2019ll find horseback riders along the trails as well as seasoned and newbie hikers alike. Like all forests in Arizona, the leave-no-trace rule applies. Keep in mind there are no developed facilities on the grounds, so come prepared when making Arizona your playground.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; On the outskirts of Globe is Tonto National Forest, a retreat for hikers, mountain bikers, campers and outdoor lovers. This sprawling forest makes up three million acres and features rugged, gorgeous country including the Saguaro desert full of cacti and the Mogollon Rim brimming with pine trees. 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