About Pine Mountain Wilderness
The southern-most wilderness area on the Prescott National Forest shares a boundary with the Tonto National Forest. Recreational opportunities include: hiking, backpacking, and horse riding. Mechanized equipment of any kind is not allowed in wilderness areas. Trails in the Pine Mountain Wilderness include: - Nelson Trail 159 - Buck Basin Trail 158 - Pine Flat Trail 165 - Tule Rim Trail 162 - Verde Rim Trail 161 - Willow Springs Trail 12 The [USFS Wilderness Stewardship brochure](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd637854.pdf) explains more about designated Wilderness and how you can become involved in helping care for this precious resource.
- Managed by: Prescott National Forest, FS
- Where: 17 mi east of Black Canyon City, AZ · 34.1435, -111.8382
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Camp Verde (Dark Sky Community), 29 mi.
Dump station: 24.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.