E & L Trail #281 - Prescott, AZ

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E & L Trail #281

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The northern end of 5.1 mile-long E & L Trail begins on Ash Creeek Ridge, which overlooks Crook's Canyon and Mount Union. Ruins of old mines and dwellings dot the landscape along this trail, particularly in the Ash Creek drainage.

From Ash Creek Ridge, the trail goes south, dropping into the Ash Creek drainage and staying along the creek for 2.3 miles. At mile 2.3, the trail turns sharply northeast, climbing another drainage for 1.2 miles back to Ash Creek Ridge and FR 70. This portion of the trail is the most difficult, though not hard to follow.

It is more than a mile to where the trail ends on FR 52, just 0.2 miles north of the Palace Station. At the point in Ash Creek where the trail turns northeast, another spur continues south for 0.4 miles to FR 82. Total elevation change is 1,120 feet.

Accepted uses of E & L trail #281 are hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Hikers are also permitted to walk leashed pets.

Facilities: There are no facilities at E & L Trail #281.

Best Time To Visit: April through November is the recommended time to use E & L trail #281.

Fees: This trail is free to use.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Leashed pets are allowed.

Directions: To reach E & L Trail #281 from Prescott Valley, take Highway 69 to Prescott and then follow the directions below.

To reach E & L Trail #281 from Prescott, take Gurley St. east to Mt Vernon Ave. (Senator Hwy./Forest Road 52) Take Senator Highway (Forest Road 52) south from Prescott for about 11 miles to the Mount Union (Forest Road 261) turnoff. Continue south on Forest Road 52 for 0.3 miles to Forest Road 52B.

Take Forest Road 52B west for 0.3 miles to its junction with Forest Road 81. Take Forest Road 81 south for another 0.3 miles to its junction with Forest Road 70. Take Forest Road 70 southeast along Ash Creek Ridge for about 0.4 miles to the trailhead on right. Trailhead might not be signed.

Map: Click here for a map to E & L Trail #281

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at E & L trail #281.

Attractions Near
E & L Trail #281

Prescott National Forest

Address

Bradshaw Ranger District

344 S. Cortez Street

Prescott, Arizona 86303

Phone
General: (928) 771-4700

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