Seeking out a ‘less-crowded’ weekend hike, we chose Miller Peak Loop. The Miller Peak Wilderness encompasses 20,190 acres and is managed by the Coronado National Forest. by Christine Maxa - Jun. This section is rocky but well-built with switch backs that gain altitude but are not overly steep. But all that climbing affords you breathtaking views of the Stuarts, and much of the Teanaway area, as well as Mount Rainier. Elite Triple Summit: Carr and Miller peaks, plus Pat Scott (8,517 feet) This 18.1 mile hike gains 5,146 feet in elevation, is very difficult-to-most-difficult, and suited for extreme athletes. The trail down Miller Canyon is a 5-mile downhill trek with a 3,375′ drop. Parent: Miller Peak. […] Read more. DIFFICULT 8.4 mi. This trail maintenance project will focus on the Ida Canyon trail #110 and Crest Trail/Arizona trail #103 in the Miller Peak Wilderness. Arizona, United States, North America Google Maps Loading... (this could take up to 30 seconds) Viewing: 1-3 of 3. 8. After this steep and strenuous ascent, the trail keeps going up as it passes a junction with the Lutz Canyon Trail (#104) and soon reaches the Miller Peak Spur Trail (#105). At 9,466 feet, hikers atop Miller Peak might feel they can touch the drifting clouds. Fishing Climbing … PLACE. The hike to Miller Peak is steep no matter which of the routes you take. The closest town is Sierra Vista, and there are a number of trails leading into the range, connecting with the main Crest Trail. The summit is accessible via the Crest Trail, which runs along the main range crest (5,3 miles). 8.2mi: Crest the southern Miller Peak ridgeline, then go left onto Miller Peak Tr1379, with an option to hike .6mi (735') to the Miller Peak summit. Granite Peak Loop via Hamburg Trail #122 . Ok, no matter.. We hit the trail at 9am happy to be under clear blue skies and mild temps. Upper Javelina Trail Loop Review | Dove Mountain. AZT Day 23-Miller Peak Wilderness Miles 24.1 (Parker Canyon) to 11.9 (Crest Trail) Arizona Trail Passage 1 12.2 miles (with 2,800 foot gain) 3/25/15 Big day of climbing today- my favorite! About halfway back on the crest trail, the skies opened up more or less directly over Carr and I was forced to call it an early day. Trail in Coronado National Memorial, Coronado NF, Miller Peak Wilderness, AZ. Perhaps the most well-known trailhead is found at the end of Miller Canyon Road, near Hereford, Arizona. To get to the top of Carr Peak (9,230’), you’ll need to follow the short but steep Carr Peak Spur. This trail has nice gradual switch backs to the top. DIFFICULT 19.0 mi. Posted on September 5, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia. The view would be the same if they were riding them. It was after 10 a.m. on a recent Sunday in the shaded aspen groves high on Crest Trail, on the way to the 9,466-foot summit of Miller Peak. EASY 1.4 mi. The trail also went from chilly shade to warm sun as it crested over a ridge and onto its west side. Good views. Named for the highest peak in the Huachuca Mountains, and is the highest and southernmost peak in the United States. 7. Begin from the Miller Peak trail at the end of Road 9703. Ruins Trail and Perimeter Trail. Crest Trail. 5. 1289 miles away. Crest Trail #103 (Miller Peak #105, Bond Spring #113, Pat Scott Peak #114 & Ramsey Peak #118) From its southern trailhead at the top of Montezuma Pass, to the northern Forest boundary at the edge of the Fort Huachuca Military Reservation, this skywalking pathway provides access to the highest ridges and some of the most outstanding features of the Huachuca Range. Tips: Highest point in the Huachuca Mtns, and part of the Miller Peak Wilderness Area. The crest trail is a very beautiful trail and hikers are rewarded with vistas to the west. Lutz Trail to Crest Trail. 16, 2006 02:38 PM Special for The Republic. It wasn’t until a mile o DIFFICULT 4.6 mi. Fee: $50 per person. Heading out early to skirt around Parker Lake. The scenery was beautiful, and we got a nice break from the heat. 4. The Miller Peak Trail begins at Montezuma Pass in Coronado National Memorial in southern Arizona, using the Huachuca Mountain Crest Trail for most of the way, signed on the other side of the road from the parking area. Not surprisingly, Mexican border crossers use these trails to sneak into the country. Miller Peak is the highest peak of the Huachuca Mountains in southern Arizona, not far from the Mexican border. Will be a component of the cross-state Arizona Trail. Throughout the area, visitors may encounter evidence of the region's bygone mining and ranching days. Reviews. 8.8mi: After a ridgeline descent, drop off the ridge into a very steep, switchback descent to the 9.6mi Miller Creek crossing. Miller Peak is one of the tallest peaks in southern Arizona, and it’s only about 1.5 hours southeast of Tucson, so I have been eyeing this hike for a while. Recent Forum Posts Current Time: 1:27 am. Bikes and horses are directed to take the hairpin turn to the left, and hikers have the option of taking the trail past the Miller Peak sign or following the hairpin turn to the left where the bikes/horses are directed. DIFFICULT 10.2 mi. From the Crest Trail (11.5 miles) one can reach the top of Miller Peak. Bathtub Spring Loop via Carr Peak Trail #107. July 4, 2005: Miller Peak is the highest peak of the Huachuca Mountains in southern Arizona, not far from the Mexican border. Miller Canyon/Crest/Miller Peak Trail. Crest Trail is a trail in Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ in Coronado National Memorial, Coronado National Forest, Miller Peak Wilderness. DIFFICULT 10.7 mi. 0 Star This. Filter. Name: Crest Trail #103 to Miller Peak Trail #105. 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