Tonto National Forest
The largest national forest in Arizona, the Tonto National Forest has low spots in the Sonoran Desert, mountain peaks that rise 7,400 feet high, and canyonlands, lakes, rivers, and streams.
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Tonto National Forest Details
The largest national forest in Arizona, the Tonto National Forest has low spots in the Sonoran Desert, mountain peaks that rise 7,400 feet high, and canyonlands, lakes, rivers, and streams. The rugged landscape here seems to change color as the sun moves across the sky. There is a wide range of wildlife to view at the forest, and the list of animals that call this land home include cougars, roadrunners, javelinas, long eared owls, and ring-tailed cats. There are 8 wilderness areas in the forest, as well as a section of the Verde Wild and Scenic River.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tonto National Forest
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