🥾 ActiveDay trip · from Phoenix, AZ

Desert Ridges, Waterfalls & Ancient Pines

Discover hidden waterfalls cascading through ancient pine forests while hiking scenic desert ridges in Tonto National Forest's breathtaking wilderness.

Day 1 — Tonto National Forest

🚗 4 hr 22 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Phoenix, AZ → Tonto National Forest

1 hr 34 min8:00 AM → 9:34 AM

Tonto National Forest

★ 4.8

Escape into a vast landscape of pine forests, alpine meadows, and pristine lakes where you can hike, fish, and camp just 90 minutes from Phoenix's urban sprawl.

9:34 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

Los Arturos Mexican Food

★ 4.3

10:34 AM📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Tonto National Forest → Salome Wilderness Trailhead - The Jug

43 min12:00 PM → 12:43 PM

Salome Wilderness Trailhead - The Jug

★ 4.7

Hike through desert canyon terrain to discover The Jug, a natural rock formation with narrow slot passages and scenic overlooks. Scramble through sandy washes and climb rocky sections while surrounded by towering canyon walls and desert vegetation.

12:43 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Salome Wilderness Trailhead - The Jug → Big Daddy's Pizza

36 min5:00 PM → 5:36 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:36 PM

Big Daddy's Pizza

Satisfy your appetite with authentic New York-style pizza at this beloved local spot, a perfect refueling stop for weekend adventurers craving quality comfort food.

★ 4.5Pizza Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Drive

Big Daddy's Pizza → Phoenix, AZ

1 hr 29 min6:36 PM → 8:05 PM

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