The Top 16 Attractions in the San Francisco Peaks
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the San Francisco Peaks. Whether you love hiking or cycling, San Francisco Peaks is a region where 16
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Aker Lake
Highlight • Lake
Located deeply in the White Mountains, Aker Lake is a true gem and a (not so secret) spot for fishing: the lake is one of very few waters in Arizona …
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Alpine
Highlight • Settlement
The small town of Alpine offers some basic services and is located close to Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. There is a gas station with a small outfitter, a restaurant, motel and …
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McKibbins Road and access to Black River
Highlight • River
McKibbins Road is a rough backcountry road that leads to some really nice campsites with stunning views of the Black River gorge. Just follow the road to the very end. …
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East Fork Black River Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
Located in the middle of the beautiful Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, this is a great place to start a hike along the East Fork Black River. Just off the dirt road, …
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Escudilla Mountain
Highlight • Summit
At the end of the trail, it climbs in elevation to the Escudilla Mountain Lookout. This vantage point provides panoramic views from Arizona’s third-highest mountain above stands of spruce, fir, and aspen trees to the surrounding countryside.
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Gobbler Point Trail
Highlight • Trail
Good views provide a scenic starting point for this trail into the Bear Wallow Wilderness. The views extend as far as Mount Graham in the Pinaleno Range. This stunning panorama …
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Toolbox Draw Meadow
Highlight • Viewpoint
At about a mile and a half the Tool Box Draw opens up to offer panoramic views beyond the grassy meadow to the surrounding scenery of the Black River country, Terry Flat, and the Gila Wilderness.
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East Fork Black River at Buffalo Crossing
Highlight • River
From the bridge, you can turn onto a smaller forest road to get to Buffalo Crossing Campground. There is also a trail starting at the bridge leading along the beautiful …
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Tige Rim
Highlight • Viewpoint
Right at the border of Arizona and New Mexico, the Tige Rim Trail keeps to the high ground. As you wander this beautiful canyon carved landscape that skirts Pueblo and …
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Little Blue Creek
Highlight • River
Deep in Bear Valley, you will find the source of the beautiful Little Blue Creek that is anything little, as it spans several kilometers until it reaches Blue River, further south. Take a break and enjoy this peaceful oasis!
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