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The Wolf Creek Loop Trail #384 is a scenic 5.5 mile loop route among pines, oaks, and granite boulders, and can be travelled either clockwise, or counter-clockwise from the trailhead. Maverick Mountain and Mount Tritle provide a beautiful backdrop to this trail that wind through lush, riparian vegetation along the Hassayampa River's upper basin.
This trail can be used year-round. It is rated as "easy," with elevations ranging between 5,710' and 5, 670'.
CAUTION: This trail is open to hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikes, motorcycles, and off-highway vehicles less than 50" in width. Please be considerate of others--slow down and know when to yield the trail.
Printable Trail Description and Map (463 KB PDF; 8.5” X 11”)
At a Glance
| Fees |
No |
| Open Season: |
Year-round |
| Usage: |
Light |
| Closest Towns: |
About 20-minutes from downtown Prescott, AZ |
| Water: |
Not available. Surface water should be treated. |
General Information
Directions:
To access the trail from Prescott, travel south on Mount Vernon Avenue which changes to Senator Highway, then Forest Road 52, for approximately 6 miles to Groom Creek. Continue past Groom Creek to just beyond where the pavement ends. Turn right on the dirt road, County Road 101, to Wolf Creek campground. Trail # 384 crosses County Road 101 within 0.4 miles. This road is suitable for all vehicles.
Parking:
There is ample space for parking on Forest Road 707, the north side of the main dirt road.
General Notes:
There are about 5 roads that are popular with motorized recreationists that share the same route as the trail. This trail is well used, evident from loose rocks and trail erosion in places.
Maps: Prescott National Forest, west half; USGS topographic 7.5" quad for Groom Creek; National Geoographic Trails Illustrated Map Bradshaw Mountains; City of Prescott Trails and Outdoor Recreation Map.
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