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Winter Sports

It's true! Arizona does get snow!

Skiing/Snowboarding

Some of the finest downhill skiing in the entire Southwest can be found at Sunrise Park Ski Area between Eagar and Pinetop-Lakeside. Sunrise is a modern facility and can provide the visitor with everything from lodging to babysitting.

Sledding/Tubing

There is an area in Williams Valley west of Alpine that is very popular for tubing. This site offers opportunities to sled, toboggan, or tube down the slope. Additionally, forest users often venture out to their own favorite locations.

Snowmobiling

Although there are few designated snowmobile trails, roads that are inaccessible to other vehicles at this time of year offer many miles of ready-made trails. One recommended snowmobile route, however, is from the Williams Valley area west of Alpine on FR 249 to Big Lake. 

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

There are four areas that are recommended for cross-country skiing although there are endless other routes that could be selected: Hannagan Meadow south of Alpine, Williams Valley west of Alpine, Pole Knoll and Greer west of Springerville, and Forest Lakes west of Heber.

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Mogollon Rim Snowmobile C Trail

Winter Sports
The Mogollon Rim Snowmobile C trail is 5.1 miles long. It begins at Sno-403 and ends at Sno-402. The trail is open for the following uses: Snowmobiling

Mogollon Rim Snowmobile D Trail

Winter Sports
The Mogollon Rim Snowmobile D trail is 2.8 miles long. It begins at Sno-403 and ends at Sno-402. The trail is open for the following uses: Snowmobiling

Mogollon Rim Snowmobile E Trail

Winter Sports
The Mogollon Rim Snowmobile E trail is 3.2 miles long. It begins at Sno-404 and ends at Sno-403. The trail is open for the following uses: Snowmobiling

North Fork KP Trail - # 93

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Winter Sports
**NOTICE**The Northwest portion of the Blue Range Primitive Area where this trail is located has been severely affected by the Wallow Fire of June 2011. The area is currently open to public use and…

Pole Knoll Recreation Area

Site Open
Picnicking Winter Sports Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
Pole Knoll is very typical of the knolls that grace the White Mountains. View a map of the area. Open now for cross country skiing and winter recreation.

Promontory Snowmobile Loop Trail

Winter Sports
The Promontory Snowmobile Loop trail is 4.6 miles long. It begins at Fr 300 and ends at Fr 76. The trail is open for the following uses: Snowmobiling

Snowmobile Trail

Winter Sports
This trail is 2.4 miles long. It begins at Willow Springs Bike Loop #535 and ends at 235 Bike Trail #504. The trail is open for the following uses: Snowmobiling

Steeple Trail - # 73

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Winter Sports
**NOTICE**The Northwest portion of the Blue Range Primitive Area where this trail is located has been severely affected by the Wallow Fire of June 2011. The area is currently open to public use and…

Toboggan Hill Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Winter Sports
Winter Sports Area - sledding, tubing, tobogganing, cross country skiing, and picnicking. Within the Williams Valley Restricted Use Area, motorized cross-country travel is prohibited.

Williams Valley Trails - 80A - 80F

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking Winter Sports
The Williams Valley Trail System consists of a number of interconnected loops, some of which are groomed for winter cross-country skiing, with others suitable for un-groomed backcountry skiing.…

Last updated March 10, 2025