A very short, very steep walk to a waterfall and grotto inside a 183-foot natural travertine bridge — no dogs allowed; trail closes at 4 p.m.
Arizona State Parks day-use entrance fee applies; Waterfall Trail closes at 4:00 p.m.
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Tonto Natural Bridge State Park features a 183-foot travertine arch spanning a canyon, and the short Waterfall Trail (0.11 miles) leads to a waterfall and grotto within the natural bridge tunnel. The trail is very short but strenuous due to steep terrain and uneven footing. It is a good choice for visitors who want to see the natural bridge and waterfall without committing to a long hike.
A day-use fee applies for entry to Arizona State Parks. The Waterfall Trail closes at 4 p.m. daily, so plan your visit accordingly—arrive with time to complete the walk before the closure. Dogs are not permitted on any park trail. Swimming status at the waterfall is not documented in official sources, so check with the park staff on arrival.
This short walk is a practical stop if you’re passing through Pine on your way through central Arizona and want to see a geologically distinctive feature. The combination of the natural bridge and waterfall makes this a unique destination despite the minimal distance.
Year-round (though no seasonal guidance in official sources).
NOT wheelchair accessible.
You want to bring a dog (not allowed on any park trail); or if you require longer hiking distance.
Arizona State Parks day-use entrance fee applies; Waterfall Trail closes at 4:00 p.m.
Via a 0.11-mile round-trip trail rated strenuous by the managing agency.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
We track 5 waterfalls in Mogollon Rim Country.
There are 2 other waterfalls we track in Gila. All Mogollon Rim Country waterfalls →
azstateparks.com
Arizona State Parks official park and trails pages. The 300-ft Waterfall Trail leads to a waterfall/grotto inside the natural bridge tunnel; the park's 183-ft figure describes the travertine bridge itself, not the waterfall, so height_ft is left null. Dogs explicitly not allowed on any park trail. Checked 2026-09-03.
Checked September 2026.