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Carr Peak Trail #107
(Carr Peak Spur #108 & Old Sawmill Spring Trail #126)
This trail is not only easy to get to, but it provides a
relatively moderate hike to some of the best views in the Huachucas.
In the process it also offers access to two of the highest points in
southeastern Arizona, Carr Peak and (via the Crest Trail #103) Miller
Peak. For these reasons, this combination of trails provides some of
the most popular hiking on the Sierra Vista District.
Carr Peak Trail is conveniently accessible from both the
Reef Townsite Campground and Ramsey Vista Campground
on scenic Carr Canyon Road. The main trailhead is located at the
edge of a parking area just
outside Ramsey Vista Campground. Other means of access
are provided by a short spur that comes directly out of the Ramsey
Vista Campground,
and the Old Sawmill Spring Trail from the parking lot
across FR 368 from the Reef Townsite Campground.
Much of the 2,000 foot climb from the trailhead to the
summit is through an area that has been burned by at
least two wildfires, one
in 1977 that scorched much of the upper reaches of
the mountain range and a smaller one in 1991. These areas of disturbance
are well on their
way to healing naturally as various shrubs, trees and
wildflowers return to reclaim them. In places where
a short time
ago only ashes, burnt snags
and bare dirt could be found, healthy communities of
young aspens are already putting on brilliant displays
of fall colors.
The trail offers good views of the upper reaches of
Carr Peak and of Miller Peak across Miller Canyon.
To get to the top of Carr Peak (9,230'), you’ll need to follow the short
but steep Carr Peak Spur. The main trail continues on to a connection
with the Crest Trail,
which offers access not only to Miller Peak, but to the
rest of the Huachuca Mountains trail network.
Attractions:
Access to Carr and Miller peaks
Skyline view
Campground nearby
Access to other trails
Season: March through December
Length: 4.1 miles (#107), 0.3 mile (#108),0.7 mile (#126)
Elevation: 7,225'-9,446'
Rating: More difficult (#107), moderate
(#108 & #126)
Use: Moderate
USGS Map(s): Miller Peak
Access: Drive south of Sierra Vista 7 miles on
Arizona Highway 92 to the Carr Canyon
Road (FR 368). Follow FR 368 about 6.5 miles to the Old Sawmill Spring
trailhead across from the entrance to Reef Townsite Campground.
The
Carr
Peak Trailhead is located at a parking
lot just outside the entrance to Ramsey Vista
Campground at the end of FR 368. Carr Peak Spur is accessible
via the Carr Peak Trail.
Notes:
These trails are not recommended for horses.
Carr Peak Trail and Carr Peak Spur Trail are
located in the Miller Peak Wilderness.
Motorized and mechanized vehicles
and equipment, including mountain
bikes, are not permitted
in
Wilderness. See the Wilderness section of this guide
for more
wilderness rules and ethics.
Before visiting this trail, call the Sierra Vista
Ranger District for current trail conditions which
can vary
with season, weather
and maintenance
status.
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