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The Atlas/Arizona/Mingus Mountain / Jerome (SR-89A)

Mingus Mountain / Jerome (SR-89A)

58 mi
Length
4
Verified stops
6,090 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

The Mingus Mountain section of SR-89A runs approximately 35 miles between Prescott and Jerome, climbing over the Black Hills to a summit at 7,743 feet before a dramatic descent into the Verde Valley historic mining town of Jerome. ADOT designates this stretch as the Mingus Mountain Scenic Road. The climb from Prescott packs over 127 turns into 12 miles, with hairpins, constant-radius corners, and sweeping canyon views. The road drops into Jerome — a former mining boomtown perched on Cleopatra Hill at 5,246 feet — before continuing northeast through the Verde Valley. Geographically separate from the Oak Creek Canyon section of SR-89A, this is an entirely different character of road through forest and mountain terrain.

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Mile 10.0

Congress

Small historic mining town offering a convenient early stop with fuel and basic services.

Mile 20.0

Yarnell

Hillside community known for its views of the Weaver Mountains and the Shrine of St. Joseph.

Mile 40.0

Glen Oaks

Quiet rural settlement nestled in the cooler pine-oak transition zone heading toward Prescott.

Mile 55.0

Prescott Resort and Conference Center

Full-service lodging near the end of the route with amenities and views over the Prescott Valley.

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