Mingus Mountain – View Trail
View Trail (View Point Trail #106) is one of a number of popular trails serving the Mingus Mountain Recreation Area. Beginning in mixed pine forest at over 7,600 feet, the trail offers views of the Verde Valley and Mogollon Rim. This area is especially attractive in the fall, when the maples and oaks blush red and yellow. View Trail descends a steep slope on its way to Forest Road 413. Loose rocks require careful footing. Those who prefer a loop hike can return to the campground area by way of Trail #105A. Trail #105A, which takes off from Trail #106 roughly 1.9 miles from the trailhead, is a well-shaded 0.5-mile trail that leads to North Mingus Trail #105. Trail #105 ascends the north side of Mingus Mountain to the Hang Glider Launch and FR 104. The loop is approximately 4 miles long, including the short walk along FR 104 to the campground.
Site Information
Region: North Central
County: Yavapai
Directions: From its intersection with Interstate 17, travel 12.2 miles on Hwy 260 to the junction with Hwy 89A. Turn left and go 16.8 miles, through Jerome, to the Mingus Summit and Forest Road 104. Turn left and go 2.6 miles to the Mingus Mountain Campground. The trailhead is located within the campground. From the junction of Hwy 89/89A in Chino Valley, travel 18.3 miles on Hwy 89A to the Mingus Summit. Turn right onto FR 104 and follow the directions above.
Latitude: 34.697022
Longitude: -112.121356
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: $5 for day use (Wednesdays are free)
Best time to visit: Spring - Fall
Habitats: Pinyon-juniper Forest, Pine-oak Forest, Pine forest
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker
Charismatic: Anna’s Hummingbird, Lesser Goldfinch
Contact Information
USDA
Prescott National Forest - Verde Ranger District
300 East Highway 260
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone: 928-567-4121
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recreation/recarea/?recid=67357
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L5950695