Gila district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Pine

Pine is a town in Gila district, Arizona, United States, home to about 1,963 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Strawberry Schoolhouse (8 km), Fossil Springs Wilderness (14 km) and Shoofly Village Ruins (24 km).

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Pine, Arizona
Pine, Gila district, Arizona, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pine at a glance

Location
Gila district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 1,963
Coordinates
34.3845° N, 111.4551° W
Places within 50 km
45 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Pine

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pine

92 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pine. The closest is Strawberry Mountain (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pine

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pine. The closest is Road Basin Tank (22 km); the best-known is Green Valley Park Dam (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Pine

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pine. The closest is Strawberry Schoolhouse (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pine

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pine. The closest is Fossil Springs Wilderness (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Pine

14 churches within 100 km of Pine. The closest is Payson Church of God (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Pine

12 museums within 100 km of Pine. The closest is Pine-Strawberry Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pine

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pine
  2. 1 km Pine-Strawberry Museum · museum, Gila
  3. 8 km Strawberry Schoolhouse · heritage site, Gila
  4. 7 km Fossil Springs Wilderness · nature spot, Gila
  5. 13 km West Clear Creek Wilderness · nature spot, Coconino
  6. 46 km Shoofly Village Ruins · heritage site, Gila
  7. 24 km Back to Pine

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pine by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1592Strawberry Mountain (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs839Road Basin Tank (22 km)
    Forts & heritage535Strawberry Schoolhouse (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens619Fossil Springs Wilderness (14 km)
    Churches114Payson Church of God (25 km)
    Other attractions313Dripping Springs (2 km)
    Museums212Pine-Strawberry Museum (1 km)
    Waterfalls45Water Wheel Falls (20 km)
    Caves04Soldier Pass Cave (81 km)
    Treks11Arizona Trail (39 km)
    Beaches & coast01Baseball Diamond (93 km)

    Pine: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pine?

    Strawberry Schoolhouse (heritage site, about 8 km), Fossil Springs Wilderness (nature spot, about 14 km), Pine-Strawberry Museum (museum, about 1 km), Dripping Springs (attraction, about 2 km), Shoofly Village Ruins (heritage site, about 24 km), West Clear Creek Wilderness (nature spot, about 24 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pine?

    45 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pine?

    Strawberry Mountain, about 4 km by road; Pivot Rock Canyon (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pine?

    Road Basin Tank, about 22 km by road; Green Valley Park Dam (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pine?

    Strawberry Schoolhouse, about 8 km by road; Shoofly Village Ruins (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pine?

    Start in Pine, visit Pine-Strawberry Museum, then Strawberry Schoolhouse, then Fossil Springs Wilderness, then West Clear Creek Wilderness, then Shoofly Village Ruins, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pine?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Pine

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pine’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pine on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.