Mount Baldy Trail
Greer, AZ
The Mount Baldy Trail climbs through old-growth spruce-fir forest and alpine meadows toward the 11,420-foot summit of Mount Baldy, the second-highest peak in Arizona. The trail follows the West Fork of the Little Colorado River through wildflower-filled meadows in summer. The summit itself is on the Fort Apache Reservation and is closed to non-tribal members, but views from just below the peak are expansive.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- morning
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Shot Types
- widelandscapedetail
- Best Seasons
- summerfall
Gallery
You might also like
Nearby Places
Greer, AZ
Sunrise Park Resort Overlook
Sunrise Park Resort sits at over 9,200 feet elevation on the slopes of Mount Baldy in the White Mountains Apache Reservation. The area offers sweeping views of three ski peaks and surrounding ponderosa and spruce forests. In summer, the ski lifts operate for scenic rides providing elevated vantage points.
Greer, AZ
South Fork Trail
South Fork Trail follows the South Fork of the Little Colorado River through a narrow canyon lined with old-growth Douglas fir and Engelmann spruce. The trail crosses the river multiple times over a 4-mile stretch, passing through dappled forest light and moss-covered boulders. It is considered one of the most scenic streamside hikes in the White Mountains.
Greer, AZ
Lee Valley Lake
Lee Valley Lake is a small 9-acre impoundment at 7,500 feet elevation along the West Fork of the Little Colorado River north of Greer. The lake is stocked with trout and surrounded by aspen groves and mixed conifer forest. In autumn, the aspens turn vivid gold and are reflected in the lake's still waters.