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Goldwater Lake Trail 396 | Prescott Circle Trail
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Goldwater Lake Trail 396 | Prescott Circle Trails | Prescott National Forest
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Prescott National Forest
Goldwater Lake Trail 396
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Senator Highway Trailhead
White Spar Road Trailhead (at campground entrance)
ACCESS POINTS
Intersection of:
Trail 67
Trail 372
Hidden Valley Trail TR 374
Trail 81
Trail use: moderate
Trail difficulty: moderate
Trail length: about 4 miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time: 5 to 6 hours (roundtrip)
Season of Use: year round, (subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change: about 550'
More trail info:
• Prescott Circle Trails - MAP
• Prescott Area Trails - MAP
For closures or specific information:
Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District, (928) 771-4700
Things to be aware of: · share trail with horseback riders and mountain bikes.
Regional area of Goldwater Lake Trail TR396 : in the Prescott National Forest, near Prescott and Goldwater Lake in Yavapai County, Arizona.
Goldwater Lake Trail 396
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Senator Highway Trailhead
White Spar Road Trailhead (at campground entrance)
ACCESS POINTS
Intersection of:
Trail 67
Trail 372
Hidden Valley Trail TR 374
Trail 81
Trail use: moderate
Trail difficulty: moderate
Trail length: about 4 miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time: 5 to 6 hours (roundtrip)
Season of Use: year round, (subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change: about 550'
More trail info:
• Prescott Circle Trails - MAP
• Prescott Area Trails - MAP
For closures or specific information:
Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District, (928) 771-4700
Things to be aware of: · share trail with horseback riders and mountain bikes.
Regional area of Goldwater Lake Trail TR396 : in the Prescott National Forest, near Prescott and Goldwater Lake in Yavapai County, Arizona.
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My trail rating: 4
My Trail Review:
We parked on the Senator Highway Trailhead side, (no fee parking when we hiked), crossed the highway and started into the trail. Teddy and I hit the trail early today expecting the four mile hike back to the car might be in the hot sun. Bring plenty of water as this trail is a long one and a round trip may take you 5 to 6 hours. The trail is well put down and the mix easy to walk on. I consider this a moderate trail rather than easy as it is about 8 miles roundtrip and it meanders up and down the ravines and hills so you get a pretty good workout along the way.
There was plenty of tall Ponderoza Pine tree shade going in and coming back out. There were a couple short sections with Juniper Pines where you will feel more sun. You can see Goldwater Lake, Thumb Butte and Granite Mountain through the trees. We saw a few gray squirrels today several very courteous and friendly bikers, a couple runners and a couple family groups out with their friendly dogs. We took some time to snack and cool down in the shade at the Bannon Creek Pond.
Coming across and then down from the ridge into the White Spar Campground we saw some great views to the west and northwest along with sections of the town of Prescott. There are facilities at the Campground Trailhead area and it looked like free parking there too.
All in all a great day, blue skies, sunny and spring like temps. Really enjoyed this Ponderoza Pine trail and it is even close to town. This trail is part of the developing Prescott Circle Trail system and connects up to TR 299 on the Senator Highway Trailhead side.
Enjoy the Hike!
Max and Teddy
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MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
From Senator Highway side, in downtown Prescott at the courthouse, go east on Gurley, turn right (south) on Mt Vernon which turns into Senator Highway. Pass Goldwater Lake entrance and watch on your right for the Trailhead and your left for the parking area.
From the White Spar Campground side, in downtown Prescott at the courthouse, go south on Montezuma Street which becomes Highway 89 to Forest Road 62. Turn left and the campground entrance is just off the highway on the left and the Trailhead parking is on your right before you enter. Park and follow signs from parking area to Trailhead.
MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
From Senator Highway side, in downtown Prescott at the courthouse, go east on Gurley, turn right (south) on Mt Vernon which turns into Senator Highway. Pass Goldwater Lake entrance and watch on your right for the Trailhead and your left for the parking area.
From the White Spar Campground side, in downtown Prescott at the courthouse, go south on Montezuma Street which becomes Highway 89 to Forest Road 62. Turn left and the campground entrance is just off the highway on the left and the Trailhead parking is on your right before you enter. Park and follow signs from parking area to Trailhead.
This Hiking Trails Arizona photo gallery review features the Goldwater Lake Trail 396 in the Prescott National Forest, near Prescott and Goldwater Lake in Yavapai County, Arizona.
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