Globe Ranger District
Enjoy river rafting the Upper Salt River, mountain biking the Pinals, and hiking or horseback riding at Picketpost Mountain on the Globe Ranger District.
General Information
The Globe Ranger District is located north, south, and west of the city of Globe, and borders both the Fort Apache and San Carlos Indian Reservations. The district consists of approximately 450,000 acres (approximately 182,000 hectares) of Desert, Chaparral, and Pinyon-Juniper types of vegetation, as well as a small area of Ponderosa Pine. Common recreational activities include hiking and backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking, OHV riding, hunting, and dispersed camping.
The Globe Ranger District features the Six Shooter Trail, a National Recreation Trail. The district is also home to several popular rock climbing, bouldering, and canyoneering routes, including the Oak Flat, Euro Dog Valley, and Homestead climbing areas.
Arnett Creek is a beautiful riparian area popular for hiking, equestrian use, and bird watching. The eastern Superstition Wilderness also offers these wonderful non-motorized opportunities. The Upper Salt River is one of the most popular activities on the Globe Ranger District, known for its unique rafting experience, only available by permit from March 1 - May 15.
Trails
For a full list of trails, please click here or for more information or contact the appropriate Ranger Station on the forest.
Complexes
A dramatic southern skyline bordering the nearby city of Globe, the Pinal Mountains offer four-season recreation luring summer and winter hikers, birders, mountain bikers – and fall foliage photographers.
Kellner Group Picnic Site is nestled at the base of the beautiful Pinal Mountains south of Globe, Arizona. This site’s interesting rock walls and steps were built by
This campground is tucked away in tall stands of ponderosa pines and white fir that offers shade in the hot summer months. Hiking trails are extensive in this area.
Pioneer is a large site composed of dispersed campgrounds located in the Globe Ranger District of Tonto National Forest.
The Gila-Pinal Scenic Road consists of 35 miles of the US-60 traveling past Picketpost Mountain, through Superior and to Miami, Arizona.
Recreation Sites
Gila-Pinal Scenic Road
Icehouse CCC
Jones Water Campground
Kellner Group Site
Oak Flat Campground
Picket Post Trailhead
Pinal Campground
Pioneer Pass Campground
Salt River Canyon Wilderness Permit
Six Shooter Campground