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Little Yeager Canyon Trail #533
From Forest Road 105 Little Yeager Canyon Trail #533 goes west along a ridge. It then descends a steep series of switchbacks into Yeager Canyon. Yeager Canyon supports an attractive riparian corridor, where deciduous hardwoods create a canopy of shade. Fall paints the canyon in brilliant shades of yellow and gold and is an excellent time of year to explore this and other trails in the Mingus Mountain area. Fortunate visitors may spot deer, elk, and a variety of birds. Black bears also make their home in this area. Rolled rocks along the trail show where bears have passed by, turning stones in search of grubs and other insects.
Portions of this trail may be overgrown with brush.
Mingus Mountain Brochure (1.86 MB) NOTE- Brochure Correction: Mingus Mountain Campground and Picnic Site do not have electricity available at this time.
Printable Trail Description and Map (689 KB PDF; 8.5” X 11”)
At a Glance
| Fees: | No |
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| Open Season: | Spring |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Closest Towns: | Approximately 1 hour from I-17; 30 minutes from Chino Valley, AZ |
| Water: | Not available. Surface water should be treated. |
General Information
Directions:From its intersection with Interstate 17, travel 12.2 miles on Hwy 260 to the junction with Hwy 89A. Turn left and go 16.8 miles, through Jerome, to the Mingus Summit and FR 104. Turn left onto FR 104 and go 1.3 miles to FR 413. Turn right onto FR 413 and go 1.4 miles to FR 132. Turn right onto FR 132 and go 0.4 miles to FR 105. Turn right onto FR 105 and continue for 0.4 miles to the trailhead on the right. Parking is good.
From the junction of Hwy 89/89A in Chino Valley, travel 18.3 miles on Hwy 89A to the Mingus Summit and FR 104. Turn right onto FR 104 and follow the directions above.
Alternate access is via the west trailhead. This trailhead is located on Highway 89A at a point about 1.5 miles east of the twin power transmission lines crossing the highway just inside the western Prescott National Forest boundary.
Road conditions are suitable for all vehicles.
General Notes:
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Maps:
- USGS Map: 7.5’ quad for Hickey Mountain
- Prescott National Forest Map, east half
- Average hiking time: 1 hour, one way
Activities
Mountain Biking
- A forested trail through Yeager Canyon southwest of Mingus Mountain.
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Day Hiking
- A forested trail through Yeager Canyon southwest of Mingus Mountain.
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Horse Riding
- A forested trail through Yeager Canyon southwest of Mingus Mountain. The steep switchbacks may be difficult to navigate on horseback.
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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