Prescott Hiking Club
Prescott, Arizona
Tuesday, June 17
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 uneven 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 uneven and rocky in areas. Regular, brief rest stops.
Moderate- 7 AM Goldwater Lakes Loop - Contact: Sarah Mahler, 305-389-8688, Meet at Watershed Trailhead, Take Mt, Vernon Ave. from Gurley St. in Prescott and head south along this road as it becomes Senator Highway about 4 miles. The TH is one the left side about a mile after the entrance to Goldwater Lakes park. Put out your National Park pass. 6.5 mi, 725 ft. gain. This is a loop starting at the TH and heading south along Trail 330 and returning on 396. We will take a rest stop at "the grotto" which is about ½ way. Hiking counter-clockwise will keep sun at our backs when exposed. The pace will reflect hikers' needs but under 3.0 mph for sure.
Thursday, June 19
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. Regular, brief rest stops.
Moderate- 7AM Smith Ravine- at your pace Contact: Sarah Mahler, 305-389-8688. Meet at Smith Ravine. Head south on Walker Rd. from Hwy 69 (near Costco) 5 miles. The TH is RIGHT after the 5 mile marker. 6-7 miles, 1300 ft. gain. Smith Ravine is an in-and out hike. It is almost all uphill for just over 3 miles and the return is largely downhill. A great workout but since it will be HOT, hikers will be encouraged to go at your own pace and meet at the top where the break will take place. There is a spur there for those wishing a nice view that adds about .6 miles to the 6 mile normal length. Bring lots of water!
Saturday, June 21
Slow Intermediate- 7 AM Contact: Robert Vlasak, 402-558-5570 Meet at Thumb Butte Upper parking lot. 3-5 miles up to 500 ft elevation gain. Multiple up and down grades over a two+ hour time period. 2 mph moving rate depending on terrain. Terrain may be uneven and rocky in areas. Regular, brief rest stops.
Moderate- 7 AM - Woodchute - 7:00:00 AM to carpool; 7:30 at TH, Contact: Sarah Mahler, 305-389-8688. Leader will be at the TH at 7:30. Anyone wishing to carpool should meet on Coyote Springs Road parking area just north of 89A and drive to TH from there. To get to the Woodchute trailhead, drive to the top of Mingus Mountain on 89A and make a left towards Potato Patch campground. Take another left at the trail sign (before campground) and drive to the end of the Forest Road (dirt and a bit bumpy) to the Woodchute #102 trailhead. 7 miles; 1,000 ft. gain pace will be steady but not to exceed 2.8 especially on uphill. This is an in and out hike to a nice view point of Jerome and the Verde Valley. This trail undulates along the ridge the first 1.5-2 miles and then about 1 mile of steep and very rocky to the plateau and another 1/2 mile to the view point and return. Break is at view point. Much of the trail is exposed so bring a lot of water.
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 uneven 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 uneven and rocky in areas. Regular, brief rest stops.
Moderate- 7 AM Goldwater Lakes Loop - Contact: Sarah Mahler, 305-389-8688, Meet at Watershed Trailhead, Take Mt, Vernon Ave. from Gurley St. in Prescott and head south along this road as it becomes Senator Highway about 4 miles. The TH is one the left side about a mile after the entrance to Goldwater Lakes park. Put out your National Park pass. 6.5 mi, 725 ft. gain. This is a loop starting at the TH and heading south along Trail 330 and returning on 396. We will take a rest stop at "the grotto" which is about ½ way. Hiking counter-clockwise will keep sun at our backs when exposed. The pace will reflect hikers' needs but under 3.0 mph for sure.
Thursday, June 19
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. Regular, brief rest stops.
Moderate- 7AM Smith Ravine- at your pace Contact: Sarah Mahler, 305-389-8688. Meet at Smith Ravine. Head south on Walker Rd. from Hwy 69 (near Costco) 5 miles. The TH is RIGHT after the 5 mile marker. 6-7 miles, 1300 ft. gain. Smith Ravine is an in-and out hike. It is almost all uphill for just over 3 miles and the return is largely downhill. A great workout but since it will be HOT, hikers will be encouraged to go at your own pace and meet at the top where the break will take place. There is a spur there for those wishing a nice view that adds about .6 miles to the 6 mile normal length. Bring lots of water!
Saturday, June 21
Slow Intermediate- 7 AM Contact: Robert Vlasak, 402-558-5570 Meet at Thumb Butte Upper parking lot. 3-5 miles up to 500 ft elevation gain. Multiple up and down grades over a two+ hour time period. 2 mph moving rate depending on terrain. Terrain may be uneven and rocky in areas. Regular, brief rest stops.
Moderate- 7 AM - Woodchute - 7:00:00 AM to carpool; 7:30 at TH, Contact: Sarah Mahler, 305-389-8688. Leader will be at the TH at 7:30. Anyone wishing to carpool should meet on Coyote Springs Road parking area just north of 89A and drive to TH from there. To get to the Woodchute trailhead, drive to the top of Mingus Mountain on 89A and make a left towards Potato Patch campground. Take another left at the trail sign (before campground) and drive to the end of the Forest Road (dirt and a bit bumpy) to the Woodchute #102 trailhead. 7 miles; 1,000 ft. gain pace will be steady but not to exceed 2.8 especially on uphill. This is an in and out hike to a nice view point of Jerome and the Verde Valley. This trail undulates along the ridge the first 1.5-2 miles and then about 1 mile of steep and very rocky to the plateau and another 1/2 mile to the view point and return. Break is at view point. Much of the trail is exposed so bring a lot of water.
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.
Current Week's Hikes
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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
Club policy is that dogs and guns are not permitted on any hike.