Arizona · Hiking · Pine Mountain Wilderness

Pine Mountain

2.5 mi
round trip
688 ft
climb
6,778 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Pine Mountain open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Pine Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers (6 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Verde Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Pine Mountain is an easy out-and-back hike in Arizona's Pine Mountain Wilderness, part of the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest. The trail is about 2.5 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 688 feet, and it runs on natural surface. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The hike starts at a low point of about 6,074 feet and climbs to a high point of about 6,778 feet. Horses are allowed, and bikes are not. That makes it a good choice for riders on horseback or for anyone who wants to move at a slower pace on foot. Several other trails sit within a few miles. Willow Springs is about 1.2 miles away, Short Cut is about 1.4 miles away, and Pine Flat and Verde Rim are both about 1.9 miles away. Paddlers can reach the Verde River, about 2.7 miles off.