Things To Do

Country Club Trail #623

This trail is rated as moderate and has a total length of 3.5 miles, with parking available in daylight hours at the head of the trail. You will be walking in forests, Ponderosa Pine and Juniper. You should head off on a spur trail that is only about half a mile long because it takes you to the summit of Pat Mullen Mountain – the effort is worth it. The fauna you have a chance of seeing on this trail includes elk and mule deer. There are also some smaller mammals, while the birdlife is plentiful and varied.

Panorama Trail

Panorama is a 9.5-mile trail rated as moderate. There are no facilities on the trail so take food and water on the walk if you wish. You will find parking at the trailhead from sunrise to sunset. When you get to the top of Twin Knolls, the views are stunning – as long as it’s a clear day. There is a wildlife habitat area on the route where vehicles are prohibited in order to protect the environment as a whole. If you have time, you may like to head west to the Timber Mesa Trail on connecting trails.

Woodland Lake Park

Birdwatchers will delight in this Park that has something to offer year-round. Fall and winter is a great time for waterfowl, with bald eagles often seen surveying the waters in the winter. Finches, wrens, warblers, kingfishers, and swallows are seasonal and two species of hummingbird are often seen. The varied habitat of ponderosa, juniper and oak, marsh and the lake is rarely ever rivaled. There are a few trails, with the one-mile loop around the lake very popular with families.

Fool Hollow Lake

This lake is a delight at wintertime, with a huge variety of birdlife. At the onset of spring, migratory birds continue the attraction of the lake for birdwatchers. It is a popular lake for campers but largely during the warmer months. Raptors include bald eagles, ospreys, vultures, and harriers, with plenty of prey for them to eat. In spring, many colorful small birds pass through on migration. The lake offers good fishing as well, with some of the cormorants, grebes, and herons also competing for the fish.

Spa Estique

When you visit a place like Pinetop Lakeside and spend your time out walking or cycling, one of the best ways to reinvigorate yourself for the next day is to head for some spa treatment. This place opened in 2002 and has been getting great reviews ever since. Spa Estique offers a range of treatments, from massages to skin care and facials. You have an individual locker and use of sauna, jacuzzi and steam room before a shower. Afterward, you can enjoy the lounge with friends sampling herbal tea and healthy snacks. Bring on tomorrow.

La Vie Marketplace & Cafe

You can combine shopping with a meal in La Vie, which you will find on E. White Mountain Blvd. It makes sense if you have limited time to shop and eat at the same time. Whether you head there for breakfast or later in the day for lunch, you will find an interesting menu with fresh ingredients, excellent coffee, juices and tea, and a great atmosphere. On nice days, you can sit outside and enjoy the sun.

Blue Ridge Cave Traihead

The moderate Blue Ridge Cave Trail is 6.6 miles round trip. It follows along Porter Creek to Scott Reservoir then starts climbing to higher elevations. The trail is lined with wildflowers and Ponderosa pines. Areas of the trail are a bit rough with volcanic rocks and ruts caused by horses. Just beyond the mid-point of the trail is the Blue Ridge Cave. Also known as the “Ice Cave”. It is a lava tube discovered by sheepherders in the 1900’s. It gets its name from the constant flow of cool air (around 52 degrees Fahrenheit) leaving the cave. The entrance to the cave is a sinkhole that has been fenced off for safety reasons.

Springs Trail Trailhead

The Springs Trail is an easy 3.5-mile loop. It is a cool and refreshing hike under the shaded pines. The trail crosses through a riparian habitat alongside Billy Creek and Thompson Creek. The wetlands provide a variety of plant and animal life, but the trail can be quite muddy, especially during monsoon season.

Darbi's Cafe

Down-to-earth cafe in a woodsy cabin with a porch, serving American comfort food & breakfast.

The Bistro at Annie's

Matty's Beef And Beer