Originally settled in 1876, the log cabins of the community
became known as Fort Bush (the monument can still be seen today),
and was later expanded by Mormon Pioneers. The community was
named Alpine because of the high peaks of the White Mountains
that serve as a backdrop.
At an elevation of 8,050 feet, Alpine is located 30 minutes south
of Eagar along US Route 191. Known as the "Alps" or Arizona,
Alpine sits at the eastern edge of the White Mountains, just 6
miles from the Arizona-New Mexico border. With a permanent
population of around 600 residents, Alpine blossoms in the summer
as a favorite location for summer homes.
During the harsh summers in Arizona, where most communities
experience months of triple digit temperatures, Alpine, with it's
cool summer temperatures in the 70's and 80's is a popular tourist
destination spot. Surrounded by lakes and the headwaters of the San
Francisco River, the community is a haven for outdoor recreation
enthusiasts. The Alpine Country Club offers 18 holes of golf set
among the pines, and features a driving range, practice green, and
restaurant.
Numerous rough and developed campsites surround this
headquarters for the Alpine Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves
National Forests. Nearby Luna Lake is a wildlife refuge area where
bald and golden eagles can frequently be seen. The nearby Coronado
Trail Scenic Byway and Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area provide
spectacular views of some the state's most scenic landscapes.
All year long, events in Alpine draw visitors from Arizona and
New Mexico for celebrations such as the
Alpine Chili
Cookoff, and the popular
Alpine Worm Races.
For additional information, contact the Alpine Area Chamber of Commerce
at 928-339-4330.
Originally settled in 1876, the log cabins of the community
became known as Fort Bush (the monument can still be seen today),
and was later expanded by Mormon Pioneers. The community was
named Alpine because of the high peaks of the White Mountains
that serve as a backdrop.
During the harsh summers in Arizona, where most communities
experience months of triple digit temperatures, Alpine, with it's
cool summer temperatures in the 70's and 80's is a popular tourist
destination spot. Surrounded by lakes and the headwaters of the San
Francisco River, the community is a haven for outdoor recreation
enthusiasts. The Alpine Country Club offers 18 holes of golf set
among the pines, and features a driving range, practice green, and
restaurant.
