Time needed: 5 hours. Although the scenery along the way is not as spectacular as some other hikes in southern Arizona, the view from the summit is as far as the eye can see in all directions. DIFFICULT 10.7 mi. Seeking out a ‘less-crowded’ weekend hike, we chose Miller Peak Loop. Love that first photo. But the Miller Peak trail is pretty dang brushy, and after it’s brushy, it’s steep, which I’m always slow on. I'm thinking of doing this loop this week, and totally have a blank waterproof mini notebook I've been wanting to donate to a summit register. Oct 18, 2020 02:41 PM. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Distance. 1st trip. It was here we came across a hunter with a fresh deer head on the front rack of his dirt bike. Reach the junction with the Miller Peak spur trail 3.8 total miles from the trailhead. Thanks! I started at 9:30, fully anticipating being done around 3 or so. TH is south of I-90. Miller Peak #1. After the first couple miles in trees, it breaks out onto ridge tops, and wide open scenic traverses. The trail begins to climb much more steeply out of the canyon, and the view started to open up to the summit and the canyon below. We found a PVC summit register ‘canister’ at the top, but nothing inside other than a pencil. Miller Peak is a spectacular landmark mountain located in far-south Arizona near the town of Sierra Vista and the Fort Huachuca Military Base. 1 Reviews of Navaho Peak "Good trail all the way. Trip Day Hike - Miller Peak/Iron Bear Loop. Or bring a Kula Cloth if you wipe when you pee! It may seem longer, but that’s because you’ve just climbed 2500 feet, and much of that was in the last 2.25 miles. 6. The elevation gain is moderate. The trail is primarily used for ohv/off road driving. They are definitely beautiful like you say. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is best used from May until October. During the ridge traverse, a crossover of Freedom Peak is necessary, the unofficial name to point 6442. The trail is primarily used for ohv/off road driving. There is a camp at this point but no water after the snows melt. In 1992, Cindy hiked from Ramsey Canyon to Miller Peak, an easy 17-mile loop on excellent trails. Curious if there’s a difference. 30ish vehicles or so with people tailgating, gathered around campfires, tending to horses, etc… Welp, I guess the secret’s out on Miller (? Miller Peak Trail #105 is a 0.36 mile one way hike with 361 feet elevation gain. 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 […] Read more. Flora & Fauna Balsam root and wildflowers. create. elinaber19 The Miller Peak/Iron Bear Peak loop is a long day hike, but the trail is well graded and in reasonable good condition. 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