Lane Trail #233 - Prescott, AZ

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Lane Trail #233

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From the upper portions of Lane Trail #233, there are panoramic views of the southern Bradshaw Mountains, Walnut Grove, and Wickenburg. This trail extends through one of the most rugged portions of the southern Bradshaw Mountains. It stays in the pine type until Lion Spring. From there the trail stays mainly in chaparral vegetation.

Lion Spring seems aptly named, as mountain lion tracks can often be found around the edges of this dependable watering site. The trail passes the Lane Mine, an old silver mine, and one of the first established in the Bradshaw Mountains.

Lane Trail #233 is in only fair condition. It starts at the end of Lane Mountain Road (Forest Road 100, high clearance vehicles). It remains at a high elevation on the east and south sides of Lane Mountain until it reaches the abandoned mine at Lane Springs. It then stays primarily in the chaparral vegetation type. After passing the Lane Mine, the trail begins to switchback steeply down into Copper Basin at about 4,400 feet elevation from an elevation on Lane Mountain of about 7,000 feet. The trail ends where it joins Forest Road 9268K just east of Copper Creek.

Forest Road 9268K continues to Humbug Creek and Forest Road 711 where there are some attractive camping areas along the creek. There may be water at Sullivan, Lion, and Lane Springs.

Portions of the trail are extremely steep and rugged. Despite a trail length of only 3.2 miles, it would be a very difficult one-day round trip because of the ascent of about 2,000 feet in elevation back to the trailhead.

The trail is suitable only for hiking or horseback riding.

Facilities: Lane Trail #233 has no facilities.

Best Time To Visit: Spring, fall, and winter are the best times to use Lane Trail #233.

Fees: This trail is free to use.

Accessibility: This trail has no handicap access.

Rules: Pets must be on-leash at all times.

Directions: To reach Lane Trail #233 from Prescott, the best route is by way of Mayer, particularly in winter. Take Main St. through the town of Mayer, continuing east to the junction with Antelope Creek Road. Continue southeast on this road for about 9 miles to Cordes. At the road junction in Cordes, take Forest Road 259 to Crown King. At Crown King take Forest Road 259A south for 0.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 52.

Continue on Forest Road 52 towards the Horsethief Basin Recreation Area. Take Forest Road 100 towards Whiskey Spring and Sullivan Spring. The trail begins at the end of this road. Note, however, that Forest Road 100 is closed to vehicles from March 15 to May 15 annually.

Map: Click here for a map to Lane Trail #233

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Lane Trail #233.

Address

Prescott National Forest

344 S. Cortez St.

Prescott, Arizona 86303

Phone
General: (928) 443-8000