Arizona · Hiking · Near Prescott

Yeager Mine

Yeager MinePhoto: vaxomatic, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.0 mi
round trip
820 ft
climb
6,876 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Yeager Mine open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Yeager Mine, 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.

Yeager Mine is a 2-mile out-and-back hike on natural-surface trail in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona. The route climbs from about 6,057 feet to about 6,876 feet, a total of 820 feet of elevation gain, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail is open year round. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so it works for a range of outings. The climb is most pronounced in the second half, and the route makes a good anchor for a day spent exploring the surrounding area. Nearby, Little Yeager Canyon Trail #533, a mountain biking route, sits about 0.7 miles away, and Little Yeager Canyon and Yeager Cabin are each within about a mile. Playground Campground (Mingus) is roughly 3.3 miles off for overnight stays.

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    Campground · 3.3 mi from the trail
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    Sharlot Hall Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 19 mi from Prescott

    An open-air museum located in Prescott, Arizona

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