Mingus Mountain Scenic Road

Mingus Mountain Scenic Road - Prescott, AZ

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Mingus Mountain Scenic Road

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Mingus Mountain Scenic Road rises from the expanse of the Prescott Valley abruptly to the heavily vegetated Black Hills. In Yeager Canyon the road is visually and physically enclosed by the vegetation and canyon walls. Descending from the top of Mingus Mountain to the Verde Valley there are spectacular views of the Mogollon Rim, San Francisco Peaks and the red sandstone cliffs of the red rocks. This scenic road makes a smooth transition into the history of the mining area of Jerome.

There are several scenic lookouts along the route as well as campgrounds, picnic areas, and hiking trails. The Jerome State Historic Park is in Jerome, AZ.

Not for the timid driver, the road is made up of mountain switchbacks. There are guard rails and the road is wide and well-maintained (paved). While the scenery is stunning, this route has been known to cause people to become carsick.

Facilities: Restrooms, gas, and lodging can be found in Prescott, Cottonwood, and Jerome.

Best Time To Visit: Mingus Mountain Scenic Road is open year round, but might be closed temporarily due to weather.

Fees: There are no fees to travel this road.

Accessibility: There are reserved spaces at the scenic overlook on the Prescott side of Mingus Mountain.

Rules: Please obey the posted speed limits. Portions of this drive contain sharp turns as the road switchbacks up and down the mountainside.

Directions: To reach Mingus Mountain Scenic Road, take State Road 89A from Prescott and head northeast to Jerome, over Mingus Mountain.

Map: Click here for a map to Mingus Mountain Scenic Road

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to travel Mingus Mountain Scenic Road.


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Address

Prescott Chamber of Commerce

117 W. Goodwin St.

Prescott, Arizona 86303

Phone
General: (928) 445-2000
Toll Free:1(800) 266-7534