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Mingus Mountain Scenic Road
If you are driving to Jerome, you will inevitably cross through the Black Hills are using this scenic road.
Plan Around Mingus Mountain Scenic Road
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Mingus Mountain Scenic Road Details
If you are driving to Jerome, you will inevitably cross through the Black Hills are using this scenic road. It weaves through the dramatic formations of Mingus Mountain and takes you through the heavily vegetated woods of the Prescott National Forest. The road, while paved, can be very steep and narrow, so drivers should take extra precautions while traveling down this 11.5-mile route. The switchbacks on the ascent require your full attention (although there is not too much a view to distract you on the way). The real highlight is past the peak. The road opens up and provides sweeping views over the Yeager Canyon and Verde Valley.
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Nearby Parks Around Mingus Mountain Scenic Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mingus Mountain Scenic Road
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Mingus Mountain Scenic Road while the map context is still fresh.
9.2 mi away
Iron King Trail
Escape the bustle of city life with this rural trail in the outskirts of Granville.
11.6 mi away
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Dead Horse Ranch State Park hosts the annual four-day Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival as well as the Verde River Day.
11.8 mi away
Jerome, Clarkdale, and Cottonwood Historic Road
Travel down this scenic road and visit several different cities that left their mark on the history of Arizona.
12.0 mi away
Tuzigoot National Monument
The ancestral Sinagua people built this 110-room pueblo on a commanding site: a ridgeline 120 feet above the Verde River floodplain near modern Clarkdale, Arizona.
12.2 mi away
Verde River Greenway State Natural Area
Visitors can enjoy peaceful relaxation in the Verde River Greenway State Natural Area.
