Mount Union is a
mountain
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located in the
Prescott National Forest
The Prescott National Forest is a 1.25 million-acre (510,000 ha) United States National Forest located in north central Arizona in the vicinity of Prescott. The forest is located in the mountains southwest of Flagstaff and north of Phoenix ...
in central
Yavapai County
Yavapai County ( ) is a county near the center of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census, its population was 236,209, making it the fourth-most populous county in Arizona. The county seat is Prescott.
Yavapai County comprises the Pr ...
,
Arizona
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. The mountain's summit is the highest point of the
Bradshaw Mountains, and of Yavapai County. Mount Union is flanked to the northeast by
Mount Davis. A lookout tower built by the CCC is on top of Mount Union, and exceeds 8,000 foot elevation. A service road for the communication towers allows easy access to the summit of Mount Union. However, the road goes through private property and is closed to motorized vehicles. Walk to the top for great 360 degree views.
See also
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List of mountains in Arizona
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Mountains of Arizona
Landforms of Yavapai County, Arizona
Prescott National Forest
Mountains of Yavapai County, Arizona