twelve widely scattered mountain ranges or "sky islands" that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting plant communities as biologically diverse as those encountered on a trip from Mexico to Canada.
Views are spectacular from these mountains, and visitors may experience all four seasons during a single day's journey, spending the morning wandering among giant saguaros and colorful wildflowers, having a picnic lunch under the brilliant golden leaves of a cottonwood tree, and playing in the snow later in the afternoon.
Over 1,100 miles of trails are available. Interpretive trails in and around prehistoric and historic sites allow you to experience the Forest's heritage. Four small lakes provide water-based activities. Eight wilderness areas encompassing 338,536 acres offer visitors solitude and primitive recreation
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