Alpine Alpine is surrounded by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near the headwaters of the San Francisco River. Hunting, fishing, lakes, streams and camping are a few of the areas attractions. The community's high meadows are surrounded by majestic peaks, including Escudilla Mountain (10, 877 ft.) which is covered with tall pines and aspen. Alpine is at an elevation of 8, 050 feet, just 6 ...