What to Do
Hiking
The Pinetop-Lakeside area has trails for every skill level - whether you’re up for an easy walk or a tough climb - come enjoy the shade of the pines.
Mountain Biking
Pinetop-Lakeside is home to some of the greatest trails of beginner, intermediate, and advanced difficulty in the White Mountains Trail System. You will find great vistas and the shade of Ponderosa pines.
Horseback Riding
Ride a gentle horse through creeks, streams, forests, and meadows, or spend the day and ride up to the Ice Caves or over to the Mesa Overlook to get a view of the whole mountain.
Fishing
Arizona’s Fish and Game department carefully manages the lakes of the Pinetop-Lakeside area to ensure your visit to Arizona’s White Mountains is enjoyable and a family-friendly experience.
Golfing
Come and golf in the cool pines of Arizona’s White Mountains. Pinetop-Lakeside offers pristine 18-Hole Golf Courses with the area’s best scenery.
Camping
Whether your idea of a night under the stars includes a sleeping bag on the ground, a tent, a camper, or an RV, Pinetop-Lakeside has camping galore, from primitive camp sites to full hook-ups.
Wildlife Viewing & Bird Watching
The White Mountains and surrounding areas offer a wide diversity of habitats - from lakes to juniper grassland to ponderosa and spruce-fir forests - where you might be lucky enough to catch a photo of a spot Gray Jay, Blue Grouse, or Three-toed Woodpecker, or see a foraging bear.
Hunting
Animals are abundant in the White Mountains and on Indian lands (hunts must be scheduled), and many hunters have been lucky enough to score trophies using approved methods such as archery, muzzle-loading rifles, firearms, and trapping.
ATV & UTV Motorized Vehicles
If you have a need for speed, check out our Maverick Motorized Trail. More than 60 miles link various forested lands and communities.
Shopping
Pinetop-Lakeside has dozens of quaint shops and larger stores for all of your shopping needs. Whether you need a gift or dinner, it’s just down the street.
Aquatic Sports
With more than 60 lakes and streams in the White Mountains area, this is a great place for kayaking and other water activities.
Check Out Upcoming Events & Festivals
There is always something fun to do in Pinetop-Lakeside.