Bug Hollow Trail #548

Bug Hollow Trail #548 follows an old road across the forested terrain of Mingus Mountain. Evidence of the area’s rich mining history, as well as spectacular views of Woodchute Wilderness and the surrounding mountains inspire curiosity and awe. Compared to much of the adjacent country, this area is lush. Well established hillsides of ponderosa pine and Gamble’s oak create deep pockets of shade and provide habitat for a diversity of birds, deer, elk, and bear. The spring months are a time of dazzling color, when wildflowers growing up from dark volcanic soil bloom in countless shades of purple, pink, yellow, and red. The trail junctions with Mescal Trail #547 and Upper Mescal Trail #550 1.2 miles from the trailhead in a rocky drainage where large walnut trees join the predominate vegetation. From here the trail continues another 0.7 miles, just past the junction with Powerline Trail #549, to an open meadow where an impressive solitary juniper provides an attractive spot to rest.

The lower section of the Bug Hollow Trail #548 has grown over, and as of June 2010 the trail ends just past its junction with Trail #549. There are plans to restore the original trail so that it once again joins FR 338 sometime in the future.

Mingus Mountain Brochure (1.86 MB)

Printable Trail Description and Map (652 KB PDF; 8.5” X 11”)

At a Glance