Best Places to Visit in Strawberry and Pine, AZ:

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Strawberry & Pine, AZ, are twin mountain towns that feel like a hidden retreat in Arizona’s high country. Just a short drive from the Valley, they offer cooler temps, towering pines, and a slower pace that’s perfect for unwinding. Visitors can hike through the Tonto National Forest, chase waterfalls like Fossil Creek, or explore the quaint Strawberry Schoolhouse, the oldest standing school in Arizona. In Pine, enjoy the local breweries, antique shops, and famous homemade pies. Whether you’re here for a cozy cabin stay, a forest hike, or just to breathe in the crisp mountain air, Strawberry and Pine deliver small-town charm with big nature energy—an ideal getaway from desert heat and city noise.

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Pie Bar

Old County Inn

Old County Burger

Fossil Creek Farm

Sportman’s Chalet

Coffee + Breakfast

Windmill Coffee

Sip at 5600

Hikes in Strawberry & Pine

  • Fossil Creek: One of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona, Fossil Creek seems to appear out of nowhere, gushing 20,000 gallons a minute out of a series of springs at the bottom of a 1,600-foot-deep canyon.

  • Tonto Natural Bridge: Park built around the natural travertine bridge found in the 1800s for hikes, picnics & day trips.

  • Bob Bear Trailhead: About 20 minutes west for a beautiful and challenging hike with water views...

  • About 20 minutes south/southeast are three great options for hiking and water views...
    - East Verde River Picnic Area
    - Flowing Springs Day Use Area
    - Tonto Forest Natural Bridge

  • About 45 minutes east you'll find a couple of other options for hiking and water views...
    - Horton Springs Parking Lot that access the Horton Springs Trailhead.
    - Derrick Trailhead

Shopping in Strawberry & Pine

Pine Creek Lavender Farm

Ponderosa Market

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