A spring-fed waterfall that plunges roughly 187 feet directly in front of the opening of Tonto Natural Bridge into Pine Creek Canyon, within Tonto Natural Bridge State Park north of Payson. The bridge is considered the largest natural travertine bridge in the world.
At 187 ft, it stands above roughly 86% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Tonto Natural Bridge Falls sits on Pine Creek tributary. You'll find it in Gila, Arizona. It is protected within Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.5 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Pine, the closest town.
When to go: spring. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
