May 10 2025
The Huachuca Mountains rise dramatically above the grasslands and desert valleys of southeastern Arizona, forming one of the most biologically diverse mountain landscapes in the American Southwest. Located near Sierra Vista and the U.S.–Mexico border, the range is part of the Madrean Sky Islands—isolated mountain systems whose cooler, wetter high elevations support ecosystems strikingly different …
Mar 03 2024
Carr Peak Rising above Sierra Vista and the broad San Pedro Valley of southeastern Arizona, Carr Peak is one of the defining summits of the Huachuca Mountains. The mountain reaches approximately 9,238 feet, making it the second-highest summit in the range after Miller Peak. Carr Peak lies within Coronado National Forest and the protected Miller …
Feb 22 2024
Miller Peak Miller Peak is the highest summit in Arizona’s Huachuca Mountains, rising to about 9,468 feet in southeastern Arizona near Sierra Vista and the U.S.–Mexico border. Its combination of high elevation, dramatic topographic prominence, wilderness surroundings, and far-reaching views makes it one of southern Arizona’s most significant mountain summits. The peak stands within Coronado …
