White Mountain Hiking and Biking
Trails
The White Mountain Trail System (WMTS) offers a
variety of trail opportunities both scenic beauty and trail
skill levels. It is a series of 11 loop trails on the Lakeside
Ranger District. Several of the loop trails connect to each
other. The system is designed for non-motorized travel: hiking,
mountain bike, and equestrian use. The natural terrain and
slope of the WMTS may limit use by visitors with physical
or visual limitations. Less challenging trails are available
in the area. Contact the Lakeside Ranger Station for more
information.
Trail Etiquette
Visitors are reminded to use the trail
system safely and follow trail etiquette. Mountain bikes should
yield to all users, hikers should yield to horses, and horses
always have the right-of-way. http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us/trailsystem.shtml
Hunting
The Sitgreaves National Forest
surrounding Heber and Overgaard is home to some of the state’s
most hallowed hunting ground. Elk is the predominant species,
with many bulls (males) taken from the area considered to
have “world class” sized antlers. The area also
boasts deer, turkey, bear and mountain lion. A valid Arizona
hunting license and permit are required to hunt any of these
species, with only a license required for hunting squirrels,
coyotes, rabbits and other small game. Most big game hunts
are subject to a draw. Applications are due in early June
for fall hunts, and in October for spring hunts. Contact the
local sporting goods store for outdoor products and services.
Refrigerated game processing trailers are
available for successful elk hunters in both Heber and Forest
Lakes during the fall hunts. This service is particularly
useful for the early season hunts when temperatures are still
fairly warm. Meat can be picked up in Phoenix , Tucson , or
Prescott , depending on which processor is used.
Hunters are advised to follow all Arizona
Game and Fish Department and U.S. Forest Service rules regarding
the use of ATV’s on forest roads. Both agencies have
pamphlets on the subject, and violations are subject to fines.
Happy Hunting!
Horseback Riding
http://www.sunriseskipark.com/horsebackrides.shtml
Year around, a variety of options are
available that include:
Horseback rides, Hay rides, winter sleigh rides, Holiday events, Custom
outings, Private celebrations, & Cowboy cookouts.
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