The summit can be reached via Forest Service roads that branch off from State Route 89A.

From the mountain, there are views of the Verde Valley, Sycamore Canyon Wilderness and the towns of Cottonwood, Jerome, and Clarkdale.

The Woodchute Wilderness, north of the summit of 89A, also offers views and hiking trails.

There are several National Forest campgrounds in the area and it is the transmitter location for Prescott full-service television station KAZT-TV and several low-power television stations serving Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Camp Verde and Prescott Valley.

Mingus Mountain is also the premier flying site of the Arizona Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association.