Candice & James
Things To Do
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Moderate-Hiking Stick Recommended, Up to about 1.5 miles Bridge Trail or Waterfall Trail Driving directions: Turn right (south) out the Cabins On Strawberry Hill driveway. Pass through the village of Pine and continue south for another five to ten minutes. When you are on the portion of 87/260 that is an undivided 4 lane section, you will see a sign on the right. Use your gears to slow your car to prevent overheating your breaks. Follow the signs to the parking lot. There is a fee to enter the state park. Obtain a guide sheet and select which trail to follow. The world’s largest known travertine bridge is 183 feet high, 150 feet wide and 400 feet long. It is incredibly huge. The sights and sounds of a small water falls add to the natural beauty of this canyon with the magnificent natural bridge. During the winter, icicles hang down beautifully when there is moisture that melts slowly during the day. The trail has numerous stairs built into it, which is why we recommend a hiking stick
The Golf Club at Chaparral Pines
Payson has some of the finest golf courses in the nation. Two private courses, Chaparral Pines and the Rim Club, have received national notoriety.
The Rim Golf Club
Payson has some of the finest golf courses in the nation. Two private courses, Chaparral Pines and the Rim Club, have received national notoriety
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
A 35,000 square foot 24 hour casino located on the Tonto Apache reservation at the southern edge of Payson, is about 19 miles from the resort. Slots, Video Poker, Poker, Bingo, Keno, restaurant, and shows are offered. Call 800-777-7529 for schedules and information. A non-smoking section of the casino opened in 2001. The casino is about a twenty-five-minute drive from the cabins.
Verde Hot Springs
Hike along the Verde River to a natural hot springs. Two pools of water built on the side of a mountain which used to be a resort years ago. The outside pool is about 95 degrees and the pool inside the rock hut is well over 100 degrees. This place is good for a day hike or even an overnight pack trip. There are some good campsites along the trail to the hot springs.