Sidetrack Adventures. Mt. Lemmon Highway: Arizona’s Most Scenic Mountain Drive. Posted: April 22, 2025 | Last updated: April 23, 2025. Winding through towering pines, desert cliffs, and alpine ...

I was recently a passenger on beautiful Arizona 87 from Payson to Phoenix through the Mazatzal Mountains and Tonto National Forest. I immediately noticed the detritus along the roadsides and median.

Take a road trip through Arizona's Tonto National Forest! Discover the charm of Strawberry and Pine, hike Fossil Creek, and taste local flavors like empanadas and spaghetti.