About
Length (round trip)16 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain4,400 ft up
Typical time10 hr 15 min
TrailheadMiller Creek trailhead, east side of the Rincons
SurfaceLong forest climb to a rocky summit
Best seasonNovember to March. Summer temperatures exceed 105F and the park records heat rescues every year.
DogsNot allowed
PermitRequired
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🌲 Old growth🎒 Backpacking

The highest summit in the park at 8,482 feet, in pine forest far above the desert.

Tips
Usually done as an overnight with a backcountry permit. The access road to Miller Creek is rough and crosses private land. The summit is bare granite with a huge view over south-east Arizona.
Location

Miller Creek trailhead, east side of the Rincons

Other Hikers
No one has logged this trail yet.
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