Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

        The Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests are administered as one National Forest from the Supervisor's office in nearby Springerville.  The forests encompass two million acres of magnificent country located along the Mogollon Rim and in the White Mountains of east-central Arizona.  

        Within 20 miles of Alpine are 6 mountain lakes and over 100 miles of running streams to occupy the most avid fisherman.  Two of Arizona's most productive hunting units are nearby.

        A short 12 miles from Alpine is The Escudilla Wilderness containing 5200 acres atop Arizona's third highest peak, Escudilla Mountain at 10,912 feet.  Large stands of aspen, both inside the wilderness area and on other areas of the mountain, make this a fabulous place to visit in the fall when the leaves change to gold.

    For more information click on the trees.