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| Agua Fria National Monument - Hiking In National Monuments | | The Agua Fria National Monument contains over 400 archaeological sites spanning some 2,000 years of human history. This large open area is popular for hunting, hiking, biking, and bird watching. Backcountry camping is also permitted. |
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| Algonquin Trail #225 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | Algonquin Trail #225 lies within the Castle Creek Wilderness and offers panoramic views of this area. It is located in the southern end of the Bradshaw Mountains and offers a view of vegetation ranging from chaparral to Ponderosa pine. At 5 miles long, with a total elevation change of about 2,500 feet, this trail may be considered of moderate difficulty. |
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| Aspen Creek Trail #48 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | Aspen Creek Trail #48 is an easy, 3-mile long, scenic trail climbing fairly sharply from Copper Basin Road to its junction with Trail #260. The change of elevation is about 500 feet. Accepted uses for the trail are hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and horses, and walking leashed pets. |
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| Boy Scout Trail #126 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail is a 3.4-mile trail that is open to hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikes. |
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| Bradshaw Trail #216 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | Bradshaw Trail #216 is a long, rugged trail starting near the Towers Mountain lookout at or near the Wildflower Mine. It follows a ridge from Towers Mountain to Tuscumbia Mountain and then drops steeply out of the Ponderosa pine into chaparral vegetation on the north side of Tuscumbia Mountain. With a length of 6.2 miles and a total elevation change of about 2,000 feet, this trail may be considered difficult. |
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| Brownlow Trail System - Trail Systems | | This trail system is made up of seven trails, ranging in length from 1.68 to 6.08 miles. |
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| Bull Road Trail #202 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This trail begins in Ponderosa pines just east of Towers Mountain. It offers panoramic views of Mingus Mountain, the San Francisco Peaks, and the Mogollon Rim. At 7.7 miles with a total elevation change of about 2,500 feet, this trail must be considered difficult. |
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| Butte Creek Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | Butte Creek Trail is a 4-mile, scenic trail with a total elevation change of 500 feet. Butte Creek Trail affords outstanding views and eventually arrives at the headwaters of Butte Creek. |
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| Castle Creek Trail #239 - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | This hard-to-follow trail is just under nine miles and heads towards Forest Road 684, right off of Bumblebee Road. This road is a 4x4 Road. |
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| Cayuse Day-Use Area - Day Use Areas | | Horse trailers are welcome at Cayuse Day-Use Area. This area provides access to West Lake Trail #351, Balancing Rock Trail #349, and Willow Connector Trail #346. All of which are open to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. |
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| Cedar Springs Trail #41 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This path offers an approach to the Granite Mountain Wilderness from the back side. The trail is in only fair condition, as sections may be eroded or covered with brush. At 2.8 miles with a total elevation change of about 200 feet, the trail may be considered moderately difficult. |
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| Clark Spring Trail #40 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | For the first mile, Clark Spring Trail #40 follows a straight, level course from Granite Basin Lake to Clark Spring. It then begins a gradual ascent of about .8 miles to Little Granite Mountain Trail #37, with an elevation change of 8,000 feet. |
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| Coleman Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | 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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| E & L Trail #281 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | E & L Trail #281 is 5.1 miles long with a total elevation change of 1,120 feet. While most of the trail is easy if begun at the northern trailhead, a short portion later may be difficult to traverse although easy to follow. |
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| Gaddes Canyon Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | 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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| General Crook Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | At 138 miles, the General Crook Trail crosses three national forests, so it should be considered difficult. It is well marked and experiences a total elevation change of 4,833 feet. It begins near Dewey and ends at Cottonwood Wash in Show Low. |
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| Granite Mountain Trail #261 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This challenging trail begins northwest of Granite Basin Lake and ends at the top of Granite Mountain. It is a 4.1 mile trail and hikers and horseback riders are welcomed on this trail. |
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| Granite Mountain Wilderness - Hiking In Wilderness Areas | | Granite Mountain Wilderness contains 9,799 acres of granite boulders, rock formations, and outstanding views. Visitors may enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain climbing, camping, and much more. |
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| Groom Creek Loop Trail #307 - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | The 8.7-mile trail starts and ends at the Groom Creek Horse Camp Family Campground. The trail climbs to the top of Spruce Mountain, at about 7,700 feet in elevation, and is considered to be a moderate hike. Groom Creek Loop Trail #307 welcomes hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikes. |
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| Groom Creek Nature Trail #310 - Short Trails (1-3 miles), Walking & Nature Trails | | This path travels through a stand of ponderosa pine trees, making it possible for disabled recreationists to enjoy the smells and sounds of a quiet forest setting. Both flat and paved, this 0.25-mile loop trail is easy to traverse. |
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| Horsethief Canyon Trail #30 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | Horsethief Canyon Trail #30 starts at an elevation of about 6,000 feet, descending into the Castle Creek Wilderness to about 5,000 feet where it ends at its junction with Algonquin Trail #225, an extremely difficult area that should be traveled with caution. While the trail is only 1.85 miles, the total elevation change of about 1,200 feet with extremely steep areas makes this hike a moderately difficult one. |
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| Hyde Mountain Trail #6 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | Hyde Mountain Trail #6 is primarily a service trail to the Hyde Mountain Lookout, but is always open to hikers. Hyde Mountain at the fire lookout (7,272 feet) is the highest point in the Santa Maria Mountains and offers excellent vistas of the Santa Maria Mountains and northern Arizona. With a total elevation change of about 1,000 feet over its 2 mile length, this trail may be considered difficult. |
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| Iron King Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This almost four-mile-long trail connects with the 3.2-mile Peavine National Recreation Trail in Prescott. Hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers are permitted on Iron King Trail. |
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| Juniper Mesa Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | The trial is relatively level at an elevation of about 7,000 ft., traversing through Ponderosa pine, Gambel's oak, and Alligator juniper. This 5.5 mile trail is has been rated moderate and travels through the Juniper Wilderness area of the Prescott National Forest. |
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| Juniper Springs Trail #2 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | Juniper Springs Trail #2 offers a varied wilderness experience in one of the most remote sections of northwestern Arizona. It climbs up the edge of Juniper Mesa to the spring, joining two other trails. It is steep, with a total elevation change of about 1,000 feet, and difficult though only 3.7 miles long. |
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| Lane Trail #233 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | From the upper portions of Lane Trail #233, there are panoramic views of the southern Bradshaws, Walnut Grove, and Wickenburg. 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. |
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| Little Granite Mountain Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail is a moderate trail used for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The trail takes about 1.5 hours to complete. It provides spectacular panoramic views of Skull Valley, Prescott, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the western end of the Sierra Prietas. |
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| Little Yeager Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | 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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| Lynx Lake Recreation Area - Trail Systems | | This recreation area is one of the most popular recreation areas in central Arizona. The area is common for trout fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, archaeological sites, and bird watching. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout. Rental boats, picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water are available. |
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| Lynx Lake Trail #311 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | An elevation change of only 20 feet makes Lynx Lake Trail #311 easy to traverse. This trail forms a 1.5 mile loop around Lynx Lake in the Bradshaw Mountains. Accepted uses are hiking and walking leashed pets. |
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| Martin Canyon Trail #103 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This five mile trail is rated as "moderate" and receives low usage. The elevation drops almost 1,000 feet. |
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| Martin Canyon Trail #103 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | Martin Canyon Trail #103, which borders but does not enter the Woodchute Wilderness. In 5.0 miles this trail experiences a total elevation change of 2,000 feet but is mostly downhill and can be considered a moderate hike. This trail allows hikers, equestrians, and motorized vehicles less than 40 inches wide. |
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| Metate Day-Use Area - Day Use Areas | | This area provides access to Metate Connector Trail #353 and is a short distance from Granite Basin Lake. |
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| Mint Wash Trail #345 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This trail is a pinyon-juniper forest and riparian area. This trail is 4.2 miles long and has a moderate rating. Horses, hikers, and mountain bikes are allowed on this trail. |
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| Mint Wash Trail #345 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | Mint Wash Trail #345 follows the rocky bottom of Mint Wash, winding 4.1 miles of moderately difficult hiking through a pinon-juniper forest and riparian vegetation. Accepted use for Mint Wash Trail #345 is hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. |
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| North Mingus Trail #105 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This trail is a moderate, 4.25-mile hike, climbing to 6,200 feet in elevation. This trail, used in combination with View Point Trail, makes for an attractive loop route, allowing day trips that return to the Mingus Mountain campground area. This trail permits hiking and horseback riding only. |
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| North Thumb Butte Trails - Trail Systems | | This is a system of trails that equal just over five miles. Trails climb to a ridge offering scenic views of the San Francisco Peaks and Thumb Butte. Horses, hikers, and mountain bike are permitted. |
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| Oaks and Willows Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This 4.9 mile trail has been rated moderate and travels through the Juniper Wilderness area of the Prescott National Forest. |
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| Old Military Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | This 12.7 mile trail has been rated moderate and travels through the Prescott National Forest. |
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| Ox Bow Trail #163 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | Ox Bow Trail #163 winds 5.8 miles through the Cedar Bench Wilderness. It climbs about 2,000 feet overall and should be considered of moderate difficulty. |
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| Peavine National Recreation Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This trail is a 4.5-mile multi-use non-motorized trail in the Arizona State Trails System. The trail offers views of the Granite Dells and Watson Lake. |
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| Peavine Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | The Peavine Trail runs north-south for 5.7 miles on the eastern side of Chino Valley, offering a hike of moderate intensity. The trail offers views of several mountain ranges, including Mingus Mountain, the Bradshaws, and Granite Mountain. From the trailhead, the trail extends north 1.7 miles to Road 4 North; or south 4 miles across high desert, where native vegetation and wildlife abound. |
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| Prescott National Forest - Hiking In National Forests | | The 1.25 million acres of this forest are located in the mountains of central Arizona. Forest outdoor recreation activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, driving for pleasure, 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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| Ranch Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail is 3.2 miles long and climbs over 900 feet. The trail tread is generally 50 inches wide with general slope of over 10% and occasional pitches of 20%. |
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| Ranch Trail #62 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | From the trailhead at Walker Rd., Ranch Trail #62 winds 3.2 miles of difficult hiking, climbing a total of 900 feet. This trail offers panoramic views of Prescott Valley, Lynx Lake, and distant mountain ranges. |
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| Sand Flat Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This 3.4 mile trail is rated easy and travels through the Prescott National Forest. |
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| Secret Trail #58 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | Secret Trail #58 is primarily a cattle trail used occasionally for recreational horseback riding, but rarely for hiking. It extends from just north of the Pine Flat Cattle Co. winter headquarters at Sand Flat and climbs around the east side of Secret Pocket to Secret Tank. At 1.5 miles long and with a total elevation change of about 800 feet, Secret Trail may still be considered difficult. |
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| Seven Mile Gulch Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail near Lynx Lake in Prescott is located in pine trees with some mild elevation and great views. The trail is open to hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikes, motorcycles, and ATVs. |
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| Sheridan Mountain Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This 4.8 mile trail is rated moderate and travels through the Prescott National Forest. |
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| Shiver's Trap Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This 7.0 mile trail has been rated as moderate and travels through the Prescott National Forest. |
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| Smith Ravine Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail is 3.0 miles long and climbs over 700 feet. The trail tread is generally 18-24 inches wide with general slope of over 10% and occasional pitches of 20%. Ninety percent of the trail is in Ponderosa pine forest. |
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| Smith Ravine Trail #297 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | With a total elevation change of 340 feet, Smith Ravine Trail #297 offers a difficult hike when it climbs 700 feet the first 1.5 miles. Water is sometimes available along the way at Smith Ravine Spring. The 3-mile trail offers views of the Lynx Creek drainage to the north and east, and of Spruce Mountain Lookout to the south. |
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| Sycamore Trail #63 - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | Sycamore Trail #63 is the main access to the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. It offers spectacular views of Sycamore Canyon and the surrounding red rock bluffs. At a length of 11.2 miles, the basic levelness of the trail until its junction with Winter Cabin Trail #70 calls for a difficulty rating of moderate. |
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| Thumb Butte Loop Trail #33 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | A 2-mile moderately difficult hiking trail in one of the most popular hiking areas. Expect an elevation change of about 500 feet. This trail is for hikers only. |
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| Tin Trough Springs Trail #308 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | The trail passes through high desert vegetation as it winds through the Granite Mountain Wilderness Area. It is 5.55 miles long and receives moderate use. Hikers and equestrians are welcome on the length of the trail, mountain bikers may not enter the Wilderness boundary. |
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| Tuscumbia Trail #215 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | Tuscumbia Trail #215 stays almost entirely in chaparral vegetation and is not one of the most popular hiking trails. It does, however, allow the hiker or rider to plan a somewhat shorter hike in conjunction with Bradshaw Trail #216. With a length of 5.0 miles and a total elevation change of about 850 feet, this trail may be considered of moderate difficulty. |
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| Twin Peaks Trail #240 - Long Trails (9+ miles) | | This hard-to-follow trail is just under 9 miles, and junctions with Castle Creek Trail #239, and heads north from the Bumblebee Road. |
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| Upper Pasture Trail #38 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | Upper Pasture Trail #38 provides a connecting link from White Rock Springs Trail #39 to Granite Mountain Trail #37. It is another access to the Granite Mountain Wilderness. With a total length of 3.2 miles and a total elevation change of about 700 feet, the trail may be considered easy. |
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| View Point Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | 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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| Watershed Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This trail is 3.1 miles long and climbs over 700 feet. The trail tread is generally 50 inches wide with a general slope of over 10% and occasional pitches of 20%. |
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| Wekuvde Day-Use Area - Day Use Areas | | This area provides 7 picnic tables, restrooms, drinking water, and access to Surprise Springs Trail #350. The trail is open to hikers and mountain bikers. |
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| West Spruce Trail #264 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | At 7.2 miles, West Spruce Trail #264 offers magnificent high-elevation vistas of northern Arizona, from Skull Valley on the west to Mingus Mountain on the east. This difficult trail experiences a total elevation change of 2,000 feet. |
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| White Rock Spring Trail #39 - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | White Rock Spring Trail #39 is another link in the system of trails serving the Granite Mountain Wilderness. It connects Upper Pasture Trail #38, Cedar Springs Trail #41, and Granite Mountain Trail #261. At a length of 2 miles and a total elevation change of only about 500 feet, this trail may be considered easy. |
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| Willow Trail #347 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This trail is in a juniper forest near Granite Mountain. It is 6.8 miles long and has an easy rating. Horseback riders, hikers, and mountain bikers are permitted to use this trail. |
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| Woodchute Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles) | | This trail is a moderate 6-mile trail receiving heavy use. It travels to the crest of Woodchute Mountain at 7,500 feet elevation. The trail provides excellent scenery with a variety of plants and wildlife. Hiking and horses are permitted on this trail. |
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| Yeager Cabin Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | This is a 1.9-mile moderate trail, descending to 7,000 feet in elevation. This trail is used mainly as a connection between Yeager Canyon Trail and Little Yeager Trail, thus making possible a round-trip loop back to the trailheads on Highway 89A. |
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| Yeager Canyon Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles) | | Yeager Canyon Trail on the west slope of Mingus Mountain offers fine views of Lonesome Valley, the Prescott Valley area, and the Bradshaw Mountains. This is a difficult 2.4-mile trail. The trail receives moderate use and takes about one hour to hike. |
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