Looking for a chance to escape into cooler regions where you can feel the cool, pine air while out hiking, camping, or just milling around town? One of the most popular areas around the state just happens to be one of the coolest—both in terms of temperature and activities. Let’s take a look at some of the best things you can do while visiting the Mogollon Rim!
- Go for a canoe ride along the curvy shores of Blue Ridge Reservoir.
Coconino National Forest/Flickr
- Hike to and go for a swim at the alluring Fossil Creek
Deborah Lee Soltesz/Flickr
- Enjoy an afternoon of petting llamas, eating fudge, and touring the Ranch at Fossil Creek.
Had R./Yelp Address: 10379 West Fossil Creek Road, Strawberry.
- Explore the rugged desert terrain in the Hellsgate Wilderness.
Alan English CPA/Flickr
- Grab a bite to eat at an incredible pizzeria, Old County Inn.
Old County Inn/Facebook Address: 3502 North Highway 87, Pine.
- Have fun antiquing in one of the small towns on the Rim!
Alan Levine/Facebook
- Try out a short, easy hike to the abandoned Railroad Tunnel.
Alan Levine/Flickr Trail information: Hike Arizona
- Enjoy a scenic ride along Forest Road 300 (aka Rim Road) to see some of the most beautiful views in the state!
Coconino National Forest/Flickr
- Take a peek at history by visiting the Strawberry Schoolhouse.
Alan English CPA/Flickr Location: Google Maps
- Find a bit of magic when you visit Tonto Natural Bridge, the largest natural travertine bridge in the world.
Alan Levine/Flickr
- Soak in the steaming waters at Verde Hot Springs.
Rowan/Flickr
- Enjoy a dip at Water Wheel Falls.
Donna K./Yelp
- Spend some time boating in Woods Canyon Lake.
Alan Levine/Flickr
- The Rim Country Museum and Zane Grey Cabin is a beautiful site dedicated to the Western writer who wrote 13 novels set in Rim country.
Rim Country Museum and Zane Grey Cabin/Facebook Address: 700 South Green Valley Parkway, Payson.
What’s your favorite thing to do when visiting the Rim? Be sure to let us know what you enjoy doing! If you want more ideas for things to do in Arizona’s mountainous areas, read up about the White Mountains right here.
Coconino National Forest/Flickr
Deborah Lee Soltesz/Flickr
Had R./Yelp
Address: 10379 West Fossil Creek Road, Strawberry.
Alan English CPA/Flickr
Old County Inn/Facebook
Address: 3502 North Highway 87, Pine.
Alan Levine/Facebook
Alan Levine/Flickr
Trail information: Hike Arizona
Location: Google Maps
Rowan/Flickr
Donna K./Yelp
Rim Country Museum and Zane Grey Cabin/Facebook
Address: 700 South Green Valley Parkway, Payson.
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