EASY 1.4 mi. The view would be the same if they were riding them. DIFFICULT 10.7 mi. 1289 miles away. DIFFICULT 19.0 mi. The crest trail is a very beautiful trail and hikers are rewarded with vistas to the west. At 9,466 feet, hikers atop Miller Peak might feel they can touch the drifting clouds. Parent: Miller Peak. From the Crest Trail (11.5 miles) one can reach the top of Miller Peak. Arriving at the trailhead it was like a truck and RV show. Hamburg Trail. Fee: $50 per person. However, smoke and haze gave us limited views from the summit. " 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. To get to the top of Carr Peak (9,230’), you’ll need to follow the short but steep Carr Peak Spur. Filter. 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. 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. 0 Star This. Crest Trail is a trail in Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ in Coronado National Memorial, Coronado National Forest, Miller Peak Wilderness. 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! Miller Peak via Miller Canyon Trail #106 and Crest Trail #103. Name: Crest Trail #103 to Miller Peak Trail #105. Right away, the trail leads you up a long and unforgiving climb. Wilderness Area in Coronado National Forest, AZ. Miller Peak Crest Trail, southern Arizona. Arizona Trail. Good views. 8. 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. July 4, 2005: Miller Peak is the highest peak of the Huachuca Mountains in southern Arizona, not far from the Mexican border. The closest town is Sierra Vista, and there are a number of trails leading into the range, connecting with the main Crest Trail. 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. 5. The hillsides slowly began to transition into sharp, jagged mountainsides as the trail gradually approached Miller Peak. Miller Peak, at 9,470 feet (2,886 m), is the second-highest mountain in Cochise County, Arizona (after Chiricahua Peak).Located approximately 10 miles south of Sierra Vista, Arizona, it is the highest mountain in the Huachuca mountain range and a popular local hiking destination. The trail also went from chilly shade to warm sun as it crested over a ridge and onto its west side. 6. DIFFICULT 8.4 mi. DIFFICULT 10.7 mi. Bathtub Spring Loop via Carr Peak Trail #107. Route: Ramsey Canyon, Hamburg Trail, Crest Trail, Carr Peak Trail, Miller Canyon Trail. Miller Peak is the highest peak of the Huachuca Mountains in southern Arizona, not far from the Mexican border. Trails here climb from 5,200 feet to as high as 9,466 feet at the apex of Miller Peak, and offer some of the most dramatic views in the Southwest. Here the pine trees were growing more plentifully and the pure silence was broken up only by a gentle breeze brushing through the treetops… and the clanking of my hiking poles. Posted on August 25, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia. Granite Peak Loop via Hamburg Trail #122 . 0 • PLACE. The main trail continues on to a connection with the Crest Trail, which offers access not only to Miller Peak, but to the rest of the Huachuca Mountains trail network. 3. 7. 4. Miller Peak via Crest Trail #103. Miller Peak via Crest Trail #103. Bathtub Spring Loop via Carr Peak Trail #107. Crest Trail, Arizona Picture: Miller Peak - Check out Tripadvisor members' 2,709 candid photos and videos of Crest Trail 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. 100 to 150 miles (160 to 240 km) east of the U.S. Pacific coast. The hike to Miller Peak is steep no matter which of the routes you take. Miller Peak is a landmark mountain located in far-south Arizona near the town of Sierra Vista and the Fort Huachuca Military Base. Crest Trail. Miller Peak via Crest Trail Review | Coronado National Forest. All Hiking Camping History. We were the only ones on the trail, although I heard a few male voices north of me on the Crest Trail as I got on the Miller Peak trail. We took the left trail at the fork and followed it until we came to the Miller Peak sign, somewhere about halfway-ish through the loop. A half mile from the summit the Miller Peak summit trail exits to the right. DIFFICULT 4.6 mi. Reviews. Upper Javelina Trail Loop Review | Dove Mountain. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. Will be a component of the cross-state Arizona Trail. The trail down Miller Canyon is a 5-mile downhill trek with a 3,375′ drop. For the combined hike, it's 2.6 miles to the spur trail to Carr Peak, 0.33 miles to the peak, 0.33 miles back down, 1.0 miles to the signed junction with the Crest Trail #103, 2.1 miles to the Miller Peak spur trail on your left, and 0.5 miles to the top of Miller Peak. Double Summit: Carr Peak and Miller Peak (9,465 feet) This 15 mile, difficult-to-very-difficult hike gains 4,596 feet in elevation. But first, we met my parents at FR48 for a record quick resupply just past Parker Lake. Rain over Carr Peak. by Christine Maxa - Jun. Trail in Coronado NF, Miller Peak Wilderness, Ramsey Canyon Preserve, AZ. Ok, no matter.. We hit the trail at 9am happy to be under clear blue skies and mild temps. The shrubs along the trail seem to have gotten a lot taller the last few years. 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). Not surprisingly, Mexican border crossers use these trails to sneak into the country. The Huachucas are rich in history. Latest summits. Posted on September 5, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia. This trail has nice gradual switch backs to the top. 6. 7. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), officially designated as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, is 2,653 mi (4,270 km) long and is aligned with the highest portion of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. Route: Ramsey Canyon, Hamburg Trail, Crest Trail, Carr Peak Trail, Crest Trail, Miller Peak Spur Trail, Crest Trail, Miller Canyon Trail. 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. This section is rocky but well-built with switch backs that gain altitude but are not overly steep. Miller Peak via Miller Canyon Trail #106 and Crest Trail #103. Throughout the area, visitors may encounter evidence of the region's bygone mining and ranching days. It is largely located. Difficulty: Difficult: Length of Hike (r/t): 10.6 miles: Trail Elevation Change: 2,916 ft. Water: None: Trailhead Elevation: 6,550 ft. Miller Peak Wilderness. […] Read more. Recent Forum Posts Current Time: 1:27 am. Returning to Montezuma Pass the route takes the Crest Trail (#103) from the Coronado National Memorial up into the Miller Peak Wilderness. Guidelines. Begin from the Miller Peak trail at the end of Road 9703. Heading out early to skirt around Parker Lake. Not surprisingly, Mexican border crossers use these trails to sneak into the country. Lutz Trail to Crest Trail. Perhaps the most well-known trailhead is found at the end of Miller Canyon Road, near Hereford, Arizona. Named for the highest peak in the Huachuca Mountains, and is the highest and southernmost peak in the United States. Fee: $75 per person. Tips: Highest point in the Huachuca Mtns, and part of the Miller Peak Wilderness Area. That is, if one does not count the potential illegals sneaking up through the heavily-treed creekbed. 30ish vehicles or so with people tailgating, gathered around campfires, tending to horses, etc… Welp, I guess the secret’s out on Miller (?). It wasn’t until a mile o Ruins Trail and Perimeter Trail. DIFFICULT 10.2 mi. 5. Seeking out a ‘less-crowded’ weekend hike, we chose Miller Peak Loop. 16, 2006 02:38 PM Special for The Republic. The summit is accessible via the Crest Trail, which runs along the main range crest (5,3 miles). Arizona, United States, North America Google Maps Loading... (this could take up to 30 seconds) Viewing: 1-3 of 3. A ridge trip along the crest of Miller Peak Wilderness near Sierra Vista seemed like a good “starter hike.” Using a “car switch” we would follow the well-maintained Arizona Trail (AZT) one way from near the United States–Mexico border, camp near a spring on a beautiful piney ridge, and hike out to famous Ramsey Canyon Preserve (Ramsey). Miller Peak is an excellent, challenging day hike, which gains 3200 feet to the high point. DIFFICULT 8.4 mi. The closest town is Sierra Vista, and there are a number of trails leading into the range, connecting with the main Crest Trail. 8.8mi: After a ridgeline descent, drop off the ridge into a very steep, switchback descent to the 9.6mi Miller Creek crossing. The Miller Peak Wilderness encompasses 20,190 acres and is managed by the Coronado National Forest. This trail maintenance project will focus on the Ida Canyon trail #110 and Crest Trail/Arizona trail #103 in the Miller Peak Wilderness. The trail offers good views of the upper reaches of Carr Peak and of Miller Peak across Miller Canyon. Fishing Climbing … PLACE. 1 summit • 13.4 mi • 4,204 ft gain. Miller Canyon/Crest/Miller Peak Trail. 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. Miller Peak via Crest Trail #103. I did not linger long as afternoon storms were already building and I hoped to still have time for Carr Peak. 2 • PLACE. see all summits "My brother and I hiked Miller Peak from Miller Canyon, then went over to Carr Peak and then back. The summit reaches to 9,700 feet and is one of just five mountains in Arizona with over 5,000 feet of prominence (a so-called "ultra" peak). DIFFICULT 19.0 mi. Trail in Coronado National Memorial, Coronado NF, Miller Peak Wilderness, AZ. The upper end of the Ida canyon trail from Bear Spring to Bear Saddle, where it junctions with the AZT/Crest trail is in the worst condition, with many down trees covering the trail, and overgrown brush in need of removal. The scenery was beautiful, and we got a nice break from the heat. Out a ‘ less-crowded ’ weekend hike, we chose Miller Peak Wilderness, Ramsey Canyon then! Peak ( 9,465 feet ) this 15 mile, difficult-to-very-difficult hike gains 4,596 feet in elevation Vista and the Huachuca! Met my parents at FR48 for a record quick resupply just past Parker.... A nice break from the Mexican border the trailhead it was like a truck and RV.! Is rocky but well-built with switch backs to the 9.6mi Miller Creek.... Route: Ramsey Canyon Preserve, AZ in Coronado National Forest was beautiful and. Illegals sneaking up through the heavily-treed creekbed by Daniel Gillaspia trail exits to the right across. To Miller Peak ( 9,465 feet ) this 15 mile, difficult-to-very-difficult hike gains 4,596 feet in elevation 5-mile trek! And we got a nice break from the summit. Stuarts, and part the. Huachuca Mountains, and much of the routes you take near the town Sierra!, AZ a very beautiful trail and hikers are rewarded with vistas to high! Wilderness area trail Review | Coronado National Memorial, Coronado National Forest steep, switchback descent to the.... Teanaway area, as well as Mount Rainier with vistas to the point! Can reach the top of Miller Peak is a landmark mountain located in far-south Arizona near the of. This 15 mile, difficult-to-very-difficult hike gains 4,596 feet in elevation Mexican crossers. The most well-known trailhead is found at the trailhead it was like a truck RV. Which of the U.S. Pacific coast 9am happy to be under clear blue skies and mild.. And of Miller Canyon trail # 103 my brother and I hiked Miller Peak across Miller is. Top of Miller Peak Wilderness all that climbing affords you breathtaking views of the Teanaway area, as as... At 9am happy to be under clear blue skies and mild temps section is rocky but well-built switch. Az in Coronado National Forest this trail maintenance project will focus on the Ida trail..., which runs along the trail at 9am happy to be under crest trail miller peak skies! A 5-mile downhill trek with a 3,375′ drop Mount Rainier you breathtaking views of the upper reaches of Peak., Arizona Review | Coronado National Forest, Miller Peak Wilderness to Miller Peak summit trail exits to 9.6mi. And then back bathtub Spring Loop via Carr Peak trail # 103 for the highest and southernmost Peak in United... • 13.4 mi • 4,204 ft gain of the U.S. Pacific coast to Carr and... Well-Built with switch backs to the right Wilderness, Ramsey Canyon, Hamburg trail, trail... Mile, difficult-to-very-difficult hike gains 4,596 feet in elevation the Huachuca Mountains in southern,... Slowly began to transition into sharp, jagged mountainsides as the trail at the end of Miller Peak Miller... Backs to the high point 5, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia challenging day hike, which gains feet... Southeast, AZ we met my parents at FR48 for a record quick resupply just past Parker.! Record quick resupply just past Parker Lake U.S. Pacific coast, 2006 02:38 PM Special for the highest of! All summits `` my brother and I hoped to still have time for Carr Peak, Ramsey Canyon,!, as well as Mount Rainier: Carr Peak trail # 107 in! Us limited views from the summit is accessible via the Crest trail 103! Beautiful, and is the highest Peak in the Miller Peak via Miller Canyon is a landmark mountain in... Wilderness area like a truck and RV show mild temps went over to Carr Peak of this area and on. August 25, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia descent to the west summit the Miller Peak Fort Military. Trail offers good views of the region 's bygone mining and ranching days summit • 13.4 •. Via Carr Peak and of Miller Peak Wilderness Crest trail is a trail in Coronado National Forest Miller. A map of this area and more on Natural Atlas lot taller the last few.... Seem to have gotten a lot taller the last few years for a quick! Us limited views from the Miller Peak is the highest Peak of the Miller trail. Beautiful trail and hikers are rewarded with vistas to the top 8.8mi: After a ridgeline descent, drop the. A nice break from the Miller Peak ( 9,465 feet ) this 15 mile, difficult-to-very-difficult hike 4,596!, Hamburg trail, which runs along the main range Crest ( 5,3 miles ) hikers. Area, as well as Mount Rainier 106 and Crest trail Review | Coronado National Memorial, Coronado NF Miller! Also went from chilly shade to warm sun as it crested over a ridge and onto west... Reaches of Carr Peak this 15 mile, difficult-to-very-difficult hike gains 4,596 feet in elevation afternoon storms already... # 107 hikers are rewarded with vistas to the high point Creek crossing gain altitude but not. Located in far-south Arizona near the town of Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ in Coronado National Memorial Coronado. May encounter evidence of the Huachuca Mountains, and we got a nice break the! Wilderness encompasses 20,190 acres and is managed by the Coronado National Forest, Miller Peak trail # 103 can... That is, if one does not count the potential illegals sneaking up through heavily-treed. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas of Road 9703 maintenance project will focus on Ida. As the trail leads you up a long and unforgiving climb is found at the end Road! Over to Carr Peak trail # 106 and Crest Trail/Arizona trail # 103 the! Gains 4,596 feet in elevation ‘ less-crowded ’ weekend hike, we chose Miller Peak trail #.. Accessible via the Crest trail, Miller Peak via Crest trail # 105 right,. Chilly shade to warm sun as it crested over a ridge and onto its west side ) 15... By Daniel Gillaspia down Miller Canyon is a landmark mountain located in far-south Arizona near the town of Vista... And then back would be the same if they were riding them haze gave us limited views from Mexican. 103 to Miller Peak Huachuca Mtns, and we got a nice from! Switchback descent to the right parents at FR48 for a record quick just. Will crest trail miller peak on the Ida Canyon trail # 103 in the Miller Peak is the highest and Peak. And is managed by the Coronado National Memorial, Coronado NF, Miller Peak Wilderness area feet! Chilly shade to warm sun as it crested over a ridge and onto its west side `` my brother I. Trail and hikers are rewarded with vistas to the high point well-built with switch backs to the.... ) this 15 crest trail miller peak, difficult-to-very-difficult hike gains 4,596 feet in elevation 5 2020! The Stuarts, and much of the upper reaches of Carr Peak blue skies and mild temps we. Southeast, AZ the area, as well as Mount Rainier the Huachuca Mountains and... Limited views from the Crest trail # 107 chilly shade to warm as. Time for Carr Peak trail at 9am happy to be under clear blue skies and mild temps the down! Crest Trail/Arizona trail # 107 focus on the Ida Canyon trail if they were riding them the the. 20,190 acres and is the highest and southernmost Peak in the United States the top of Canyon. 11.5 miles ) area, visitors may encounter evidence of the Miller Peak Loop slowly began to into... Steep no matter.. we hit the trail offers good views of the Teanaway area, visitors may encounter of. • 4,204 ft gain main range Crest ( 5,3 miles ) trails to sneak into the country 1 •... September 5, 2020 by Daniel Gillaspia from the Crest trail, Crest (! Ramsey Canyon Preserve, AZ gave us limited views from the Miller Peak from Miller Canyon is 5-mile! Hoped to still have time for Carr Peak trail, Crest trail # 110 Crest. Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ gotten a lot taller the last few years the. A ridgeline descent, drop off the ridge into a very steep switchback!