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Pine Mountain Wilderness
The southern-most wilderness area on the Prescott National Forest shares a boundary with the Tonto National Forest. Recreational opportunities include: hiking, backpacking, and horse riding. Mechanized equipment of any kind is not allowed in wilderness areas. Trails in the Pine Mountain Wilderness include:
- Nelson Trail #159
- Buck Basin Trail #158
- Pine Flat Trail #165
- Tule Rim Trail #162
- Verde Rim Trail #161
- Willow Springs Trail #12
The USFS Wilderness Stewardship brochure explains more about designated Wilderness and how you can become involved in helping care for this precious resource.
Activities
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Buck Basin Trail #158
- Nelson Trail #159
- Pine Flat Trail #165
- Pine Mountain Trail #14
- Tule Rim Trail #162
- Verde Rim Trail #161
- Willow Springs Trail #12
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- Nelson Trail #159
- Pine Flat Trail #165
- Pine Mountain Trail #14
- Verde Rim Trail #161
- Willow Springs Trail #12
Horse Camping
Recreation areas with activity Horse Camping:Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- Buck Basin Trail #158
- Nelson Trail #159
- Pine Flat Trail #165
- Pine Mountain Trail #14
- Tule Rim Trail #162
- Verde Rim Trail #161
- Willow Springs Trail #12
Alerts & Warnings
- NO WATER AVAILABLE AT LYNX LAKE RECREATION SITES
- Prescott National Forest Upcoming Office Closures
- There are currently NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS in effect
- Order Number:# 03-09-05-24-02 Black Canyon Area Emergency Shooting Closure
- Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure
- Temporary Camping Restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road Corridor
- Drones Use on Forest Service Lands
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