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Prescott Circle Trail
***Note: Temporary Trail Closures During APS Powerline Rebuild in Spence Basin; Intermittent closures to occur through June 2024; News release dated 2/21/24: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/prescott/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1165613***
This 54-mile, non-motorized trail is a success story of citizen participation, inter-agency cooperation, and patient determination. Twenty-five years in the making, all but 1.5 miles of the trail are now complete giving hikers, backpackers, horse riders, and mountain bicyclists a route that crosses Prescott National Forest, City of Prescott, Yavapai County, and state lands. The trail skirts Watson, Willow, and Goldwater Lakes, cuts through Granite Dells, and offers close-up views of Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte.
Trail Map (238 KB PDF)
AllTrails Prescott Circle Trail Segments
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Activities
Mountain Biking
Easy to moderate mountain biking opportunity.
Day Hiking
This 54-mile trail is made up of numerous shorter segments which offer excellent day hiking opportunities.
Backpacking
Excellent backpacking opportunity near the City of Prescott.
Horse Riding
Alerts & Warnings
- Lynx Lake boat launch temporarily unavailable due to low water
- Toilets temporarily CLOSED at Lynx Lake North Shore
- Intermittent Road Closures on MIngus Mountain
- #03-09-05-24-09 Hwy 260 Corridor Camping Restrictions
- Lynx Lake & Verde River Annual Bald Eagle Closures 12/1 - 6/30
- There are currently NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS in effect
- Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure
- Target Type restrictions implemented across the Prescott NF
- Drones Use on Forest Service Lands
