Prescott Hiking Club
Prescott, Arizona
Current Week's Hikes
Not sure which hike is best for you?
Click here to review our hike categories!
Considering leading a hike but have questions?
Please contact Sarah Mahler sarahjmahler@gmail.com
Club policy is that dogs and guns are not permitted on any hike.
Current Week's Hikes
Not sure which hike is best for you?
Click here to review our hike categories!
Click here to review our hike categories!
Considering leading a hike but have questions?
Please contact Sarah Mahler sarahjmahler@gmail.com
Please contact Sarah Mahler sarahjmahler@gmail.com
Club policy is that dogs and guns are not permitted on any hike.
Tuesday, June 24
Slow - 7 AM. Contact: Robert Vlasak, 402-558-5570. Meet at Lynx Lake North Shore. 2-4 Miles; generally flat or gently rolling. May include occasional short steeper uphill or downhill climbs. Terrain is unlevel and may be rocky in areas. Slow pace of 1.5-2 mph moving rate. Regular brief rest stops.
Slow Intermediate - 7 AM. Contact: Robert Vlasak, 402-558-5570. Meet at Lynx Lake North Shore. 3-5 miles; up to 500 ft. gain. Multiple up and down grades over a two+ hour time period. 2 mph moving rate depending on terrain. Terrain may be unlevel and rocky in areas. Regular, brief rest stops.
Moderate - 7 AM. Spruce Mountain. Contact: Sara Mahler, 305-389-8688. Meet at Groom Creek TH. From the intersection of Gurley Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue in Prescott, turn south and follow this road as it becomes Senator Highway for about 6.5 miles. TH is on the left and well marked. 7 miles, 1400’ gain. This will be an in-and-out with the break at the top of Spruce. Hikers can proceed at their own pace and meet at the top. The hike uphill is continuous but largely in shaded forest. During the break those who wish to head to the firetower for the views are invited to do so. The return will follow the same route. However, hikers with experience may opt to return via the 9 mile loop.
Thursday, June 26
Slow Intermediate - 7 AM. Contact: Robert Vlasak, 402-558-5570. Meet at Granite Basin Metate. 3-5 miles; up to 500 ft. gain. Multiple up and down grades over a two+ hour time period. 2 mph moving rate depending on terrain. Terrain may be unlevel and rocky in areas.
Moderate - 7 AM. Spence Basin Hourglass. Contact: Elle Roy & Whitney, 530-214-6040. Meet at Iron Springs TH. From the intersection of Gail Gardner & Iron Springs, 4 miles out of town on Iron Springs. Entering “Iron Springs Trailhead” in Google Maps will get you there. 5.4 miles, 564 ft elevation gain. Trails 396, 330, 374 then back on 396. First half is mostly downhill while second half is uphill. Shaded, pleasant hike through pines. Views of both Upper and Lower Goldwater lakes. Brief snack break at small hotshots memorial on 396 trail. Hike usually takes about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Saturday, June 28
Slow Intermediate - 7 AM. Contact: Robert Vlasak, 402-558-5570. Meet at Thumb Butte Upper parking lot. 3-5 miles; up to 500 ft. gain. Multiple up and down grades over a two+ hour time period. 2 mph moving rate depending on terrain. Terrain may be unlevel and rocky in areas.
Moderate - 7 AM. Goldwater Lakes loop. Contact: Ken Paris, 512-925-3933 or kenparis17@gmail.com. Meet at Watershed Trail TH. Trailhead on Senator Highway, about 4 miles south of Gurley St on left (Mt Vernon turns into Senator Parkway after a couple of blocks). 7.7 miles with about 800 feet elevation gain/loss. Trails 396, 330, 374 then back on 396. First half is mostly downhill while second half is uphill. Shaded, pleasant hike through pines. Views of both Upper and Lower Goldwater lakes. Brief snack break at small hotshots memorial on 396 trail. Hike usually takes about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Each participant in any of these hikes assumes total responsibility for his or her own safety and well being.
Driver reimbursements amounts follow: 5 cents/mile when gas is under $2.50, 7 cents/mile when gas is between $2.50-3.00, and 10 cents/mile when gas is between $3.00-4.00 and 15 cents/mile when gas is over $4.00. Because prices vary among stations, the Costco regular gas price is the benchmark. Each driver is responsible for recording the trip distance.
Slow - 7 AM. Contact: Robert Vlasak, 402-558-5570. Meet at Lynx Lake North Shore. 2-4 Miles; generally flat or gently rolling. May include occasional short steeper uphill or downhill climbs. Terrain is unlevel and may be rocky in areas. Slow pace of 1.5-2 mph moving rate. Regular brief rest stops.
Slow Intermediate - 7 AM. Contact: Robert Vlasak, 402-558-5570. Meet at Lynx Lake North Shore. 3-5 miles; up to 500 ft. gain. Multiple up and down grades over a two+ hour time period. 2 mph moving rate depending on terrain. Terrain may be unlevel and rocky in areas. Regular, brief rest stops.
Moderate - 7 AM. Spruce Mountain. Contact: Sara Mahler, 305-389-8688. Meet at Groom Creek TH. From the intersection of Gurley Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue in Prescott, turn south and follow this road as it becomes Senator Highway for about 6.5 miles. TH is on the left and well marked. 7 miles, 1400’ gain. This will be an in-and-out with the break at the top of Spruce. Hikers can proceed at their own pace and meet at the top. The hike uphill is continuous but largely in shaded forest. During the break those who wish to head to the firetower for the views are invited to do so. The return will follow the same route. However, hikers with experience may opt to return via the 9 mile loop.
Thursday, June 26
Slow Intermediate - 7 AM. Contact: Robert Vlasak, 402-558-5570. Meet at Granite Basin Metate. 3-5 miles; up to 500 ft. gain. Multiple up and down grades over a two+ hour time period. 2 mph moving rate depending on terrain. Terrain may be unlevel and rocky in areas.
Moderate - 7 AM. Spence Basin Hourglass. Contact: Elle Roy & Whitney, 530-214-6040. Meet at Iron Springs TH. From the intersection of Gail Gardner & Iron Springs, 4 miles out of town on Iron Springs. Entering “Iron Springs Trailhead” in Google Maps will get you there. 5.4 miles, 564 ft elevation gain. Trails 396, 330, 374 then back on 396. First half is mostly downhill while second half is uphill. Shaded, pleasant hike through pines. Views of both Upper and Lower Goldwater lakes. Brief snack break at small hotshots memorial on 396 trail. Hike usually takes about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Saturday, June 28
Slow Intermediate - 7 AM. Contact: Robert Vlasak, 402-558-5570. Meet at Thumb Butte Upper parking lot. 3-5 miles; up to 500 ft. gain. Multiple up and down grades over a two+ hour time period. 2 mph moving rate depending on terrain. Terrain may be unlevel and rocky in areas.
Moderate - 7 AM. Goldwater Lakes loop. Contact: Ken Paris, 512-925-3933 or kenparis17@gmail.com. Meet at Watershed Trail TH. Trailhead on Senator Highway, about 4 miles south of Gurley St on left (Mt Vernon turns into Senator Parkway after a couple of blocks). 7.7 miles with about 800 feet elevation gain/loss. Trails 396, 330, 374 then back on 396. First half is mostly downhill while second half is uphill. Shaded, pleasant hike through pines. Views of both Upper and Lower Goldwater lakes. Brief snack break at small hotshots memorial on 396 trail. Hike usually takes about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Each participant in any of these hikes assumes total responsibility for his or her own safety and well being.
Driver reimbursements amounts follow: 5 cents/mile when gas is under $2.50, 7 cents/mile when gas is between $2.50-3.00, and 10 cents/mile when gas is between $3.00-4.00 and 15 cents/mile when gas is over $4.00. Because prices vary among stations, the Costco regular gas price is the benchmark. Each driver is responsible for recording the trip distance.