Place

Crest Trail

Dirt trail ascending the side of a hill next to a road.
Beginning of the Crest Trail next to Montezuma Canyon Road.

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Quick Facts

Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead

Pets Allowed on Leash
Distance: 4 Miles Round-Trip Inside Park (10.6 Miles to Miller Peak)
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Change: 4000 feet to Miller Peak


The trailhead begins at the northeast end of Montezuma Pass parking area and climbs for 2 miles to the northwestern park boundary where it enters the Miller Peak Wilderness Area. It continues along the crest of the Huachuca Mountains to the turnoff for Miller Peak, the highest peak in the range. The Crest Trail is also part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, an 800+ mile trail that extends from Mexico to Utah.

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Last updated: March 27, 2024