Prescott National Forest

Recreational Activities: Wilderness

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Pine Mountain Wilderness

District: Verde
Size: 29,100 acres
Elevation: Up to 6,800 feet
No of Trails: 6  (#12, #14, #71, #159, #165, and #166)

This 20,100 acre wilderness straddles the boundary between the Prescott and Tonto National Forests. Lying along the high Verde Rim, the area stands as an island of tall, green timber, surrounded by brush-covered desert mountains with hot, dry mesas and deep canyons. The trees are predominantly ponderosa pine. A great variety of wildlife and plants unfold as the hiker or horseback rider climbs through several life zones en route to the top of Pine Mountain at 6,800 feet. Big game finds shelter in the heavy cover on steep slopes and canyons. There are 6 maintained trials within this wilderness.

• Pine Mountain Wilderness on www.wilderness.net

Leave No-Trace Outdoor Ethics

Leave No Trace depends more on attitude and awareness than on rules and regulations. Many of the specific camping practices you chose to follow will be based upon your specific situation, which includes many variables for a given area, such as soil, vegetation, wildlife, moisture levels, season of visit, etc.

"Leave No Trace" is a nationwide program administered by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), a non-profit educational institution, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation.

For more Leave No Trace information or materials visit their web site or call 1-800-332-4100

USDA Forest Service - Prescott National Forest
Last Modified: Tuesday, 11 October 2011 at 16:54:11 EDT