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J.R.'s Field Guide

Pine Creek Trail

Moderate1.4 mi loop305 ft gain

Descends to the creek and back under the travertine arch. Slick, wet rock in the tunnel, hands required.

Screen-printed illustration of Pine Creek Trail
Distance
1.4 mi loop
Elevation gain
305 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trailhead
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Before you go

Conditions, access, and honest warnings.

  1. Drops into the creek bed and approaches the natural bridge from below.
  2. Involves scrambling over wet, algae-covered boulders. Rated harder than its short length suggests.
  3. Closes in the early afternoon, before the park itself closes.

Trailhead park

Where this route begins.

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Arizona State ParksPer-person day-use fee