Mazatzal Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Arizona, United States.
The Mazatzal Wilderness spans 250,000 acres of mountain peaks, deep canyons, and diverse vegetation zones from desert scrub to pine forests.
Native American tribes utilized this land for hunting and gathering before it received federal protection as a wilderness area in the 20th century.
The name Mazatzal originates from Nahuatl language, reflecting the indigenous heritage and connection to the mountainous landscape of central Arizona.
Visitors need to carry sufficient water supplies and navigation tools, as the wilderness contains limited marked trails and no developed facilities.
The Verde River, one of two Wild and Scenic Rivers in Arizona, carves through the wilderness creating deep canyons with elevation changes of 4,000 feet.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 34.14580,-111.56500
Latest update: July 8, 2025 14:30
Four Peaks
55.9 km
Tonto Natural Bridge
21.8 km
Blue Ridge Reservoir
55.4 km
Pinnacle Peak
54.2 km
Wet Beaver Wilderness
20.9 km
Fort Verde State Historic Park
53.7 km
Black Mountain
50.6 km
Childs-Irving Hydroelectric Facilities
25.8 km
Sears-Kay Ruin
42.4 km
V-Bar-V Heritage Site
59.1 km
Congregation Beth Israel
58.9 km
Fossil Springs Wilderness
33.8 km
Thompson Peak
60.3 km
Verde River Sheep Bridge
15.2 km
Gavilan Peak
58 km
Pinnacle Peak Park
54 km
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
21.9 km
Fossil Creek Bridge
28.3 km
Beaver Creek Ranger Station
60.2 km
Cave Creek Museum
50 km
Strawberry Schoolhouse
29.3 km
Clear Creek Church
48.6 km
Pleasant Valley Ranger Station
57.6 km
Copper Creek Guard Station
38.8 km
Fountain Hills Observatory
59 km
Horton Creek Trail #285
50.5 km
Verde River Golf and Social Club
45.9 km
Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum
54.2 kmReviews
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