Lynx Creek Ruin Trailhead
Picnic tables and parking for short, easy hike to Lynx Creek Ruin.
Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure (1,020 KB)
Note: This site closes following especially heavy rain or snow, and when the roads are too icy. If you plan to visit and want to make sure it is open, please contact the Bradshaw Ranger Station: 928-443-8000. When the office is closed, please check the right-hand column under "Alerts and Warnings" to see if there are weather-related closures, and follow the link to see if this site is closed or on a reduced schedule.
Facilities
- No drinking water
- Vault toilet
- Garbage service
At a Glance
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Open Season: | Year-round |
Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | Prescott, AZ |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Parking:Space for 8 cars; turn-around for small trailers.
Directions:
Directions to Site from Prescott: East on Hwy 69, pass shopping mall on right, go right (south) on Walker Rd. (by Costco). South on Walker Rd for approximately 1.5 miles. The turn off for Lynx Creek is on the left side of Walker Rd.
Activities
Day Hiking
Short hike to an observation deck overlooking a prehistoric ruin. Please do not disturb or remove artifacts; they are important scientific clues to the prehistory of this area.
Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Picnicking
Three or four picnic tables scattered around the site are shaded by large juniper trees making this a pleasant place for a summer picnic.