
Starting from the Salt Flat Trailhead within Prescott National Forest.

Hiking along the Nelson Trail, Sycamore Creek on the left.

Some pretty scenery along Sycamore Creek and old wall ruins (right).

Close-up of a pretty feature in Sycamore Creek.

Entering Pine Mountain Wilderness.

The Nelson Trail continues generally southwest within the drainage.

Mostly forested scenery with occasional views to the surrounding lumps.

View back along the Nelson Trail.

The trail system back here was surprisingly well-maintained.


Nelson Trail, junction with the Willow Springs Trail. I kept left.

Along the Willow Springs Trail.


The Willow Springs Trail starts to ascend a bit more steeply to gain the ridge above.

Junction with the Verde Rim Trail. Keep right.

View back along the Verde Rim Trail as it ascends some switchbacks toward Pine Mountain.

Social trail on the left which leads away from the Verde Rim Trail and leads to the summit of Pine Mountain.

Pine Mountain summit, view south.

Pine Mountain summit, close-up northeast.

Pine Mountain summit, view east toward Mazatzal Peak.

Back along the Verde Rim Trail, view back toward Pine Mountain as I continue south.

Nice views along the Verde Rim Trail.


Junction with the Pine Mountain Trail. I headed right, away from the ridge.

Descending along the Pine Mountain Trail.

Pine Mountain Trail.

Through a burn area before reaching the junction with the Nelson Trail and completing the loop.
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