🥾 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
Day 1 — Tonto National Forest
Day 1 — Tonto National Forest
🚗 3 hr 17 min driving📍 3 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
★ 4.8Escape 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
★ 4.3A Phoenix-area Mexican restaurant with family recipes and a menu that prioritizes regional Mexican cooking over Tex-Mex. The salsas are made fresh daily.
10:34 AM📍 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.
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Drive
Big Daddy's Pizza → Phoenix, AZ
1 hr 7 min6:36 PM → 7:43 PM
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