Miller Peak
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At 9,466 ft. Miller Peak 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.
. Other popular trails include the Montezuma Pass trailhead in the Coronado National Forest
and the Carr Peak trailhead, but the short trail to the summit off the main Crest Trail can be reached from nearly any other trail in the Huachucas. Notable landmarks along the way include Bathtub Springs and Bear Saddle. Nearby Carr Peak
(9200 ft.) can be reached in the same day, along the Crest Trail.
Those attempting to hike to the summit of Miller Peak should bring at least 2 liters of water, especially in the summer months.
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Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
(after Chiricahua Peak). Located approximately 10 miles south of Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. According to 2007 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 43,044....
, it is the highest mountain in the Huachuca mountain range
Huachuca Mountains
The Huachuca Mountain range is part of the Sierra Vista Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest. The Huachuca Mountains are located in Cochise County, Arizona approximately south-southeast of Tucson and southwest of the city of Sierra Vista, Arizona...
and a popular local hiking destination.
Hiking up Miller Peak
The summit of Miller Peak can be gained by any of several trails, which all involve moderately strenuous hikes requiring approximately 3,500 ft. in elevation gain and 9–11 miles distance round-trip. Perhaps the most well-known trailhead is found at the end of Miller Canyon Road, near Hereford, ArizonaHereford, Arizona
Hereford is an unincorporated community in Cochise County along the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. It is south of Sierra Vista and is a part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas micropolitan area...
. Other popular trails include the Montezuma Pass trailhead in the Coronado National Forest
Coronado National Forest
The Coronado National Forest includes an area of about 1.78 million acres spread throughout mountain ranges in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico....
and the Carr Peak trailhead, but the short trail to the summit off the main Crest Trail can be reached from nearly any other trail in the Huachucas. Notable landmarks along the way include Bathtub Springs and Bear Saddle. Nearby Carr Peak
Carr Peak
At 9,236 ft. , Carr Peak is the third-highest mountain in Cochise County, Arizona and is located in the Huachuca Mountains...
(9200 ft.) can be reached in the same day, along the Crest Trail.
Those attempting to hike to the summit of Miller Peak should bring at least 2 liters of water, especially in the summer months.
See also
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