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Horse Use In National Forests

Prescott National Forest
The 1.25 million acres of the Prescott National Forest are located in the mountains of central Arizona. Forest ctivities include camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, scenic drives, nature photography, mountain climbing, hiking, and horseback riding. The forest contains 10 campgrounds, 4 group reservation campgrounds, 7 picnic areas, and 2 group reservation picnic areas. Nearly 450 miles of scenic trails for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, or mountain biking are offered on the Prescott National Forest.
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Trails

Black Canyon Trail
This is an excellent hiking and riding trail that provides panoramic views of the Verde Valley, the red rock country above Sedona, and as far as the San Francisco Peaks. This 6.6-mile trail climbs 2,300 feet in elevation, before reaching 6,400 feet making it a moderately difficult trail.
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Coleman Trail
This is a difficult 1.95-mile hike, up to 6,900 feet in elevation. Typical of this pine-covered high-elevation area, there are good views of the Verde Valley, the Cottonwood area, and the red rock country above Sedona.
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Gaddes Canyon Trail
This trail is popular with campers on Mingus Mountain, because it provides an easy day hike from the campground to the points overlooking Gaddes Canyon. The path is moderately difficult hike, as it climbs 800 feet in elevation, to reach 6,900 feet.
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Little Yeager Trail
This trail is a moderately difficult 1.9-mile hike, descending to 6,000 feet in elevation, from 6,900. This trail is a portion of a system of trails that can be used as a round-trip loop.
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View Point Trail
This trail is a moderate, 1.9-mile hike, descending down 1, 600 feet to reach an elevation of 6,000 feet. This is one of a number of well-maintained trails serving the Mingus Mountain recreation area and campgrounds.
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