Munds Mountain
About
Munds Mountain is a summit of 6,835 feet in the Munds Mountain Wilderness, part of the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest in Arizona. The nearest town is Sedona, about 4.6 miles away. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September, when typical highs reach about 69°F and 76°F with lows in the low to mid 40s, based on averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation. July and August are warmer, with typical highs in the low 80s, and August brings the most wet days of the year. Several trails start close by. Schnebly Hill #158 is about 0.4 miles away and Munds Mountain #77 about 0.5 miles. Climbers can head to BreezeBlocks, The, roughly 1.3 miles off, and Chavez Crossing campground sits about 3.8 miles away.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
6,835 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Munds Mountain
Arizona
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–83°F and lows of 31–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mund'S Park, AZ weather station, 6.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high17° low
- Feb47° high19° low
- Mar53° high23° low
- Apr60° high27° low
- May69° high34° low
- Jun79° high40° low
- Jul83° high49° low
- Aug81° high50° low
- Sep76° high41° low
- Oct66° high31° low
- Nov54° high22° low
- Dec46° high16° low
Where it is
- Munds Mountain Wilderness · Wilderness
- Red Rock Ranger District · Ranger district
- Coconino National Forest · National forest
- Nearest town
- Sedona, Arizona · 4.6 mi
Source: Wilderness.net boundaries; USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Red Rock Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
West Sedona Camping and Campfire Restrictions
fire-restriction · posted Aug 31, 2026
Fossil Creek Non-Permit Seasonal Camping, Fire and Glass Prohibition (October 2- March 31)
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Verde River Fire and Waste Prohibitions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Verde Wild & Scenic River Fire, Occupancy and Use, and Waste Prohibitions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Oak Creek Glass Container Prohibition
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Sedona/ Oak Creek Canyon Camping and Campfire Restrictions
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (Permit Season)(April 1 - October 1)
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (Non-Permit Season)(October 2 - March 31)
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Verde Wild and Scenic River Special Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Banjo Bill Picnic Area Closure
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Schnebly Hill #158Hiking0.4 mi
- Munds Mountain #77Hiking0.5 mi
- Cow Pies #78BHiking0.9 mi
- BreezeBlocks, TheRock climbing1.3 mi
- Flying ButtressRock climbing1.5 mi
- Chavez CrossingCamping3.8 mi
- Crescent Moon RamadaCamping5.7 mi
- Oak CreekCanoeing6.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)