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Arizona Hiking Trails
Arizona Hiking Trails
Tin Trough Springs Trail | Granite Basin Recreational Area | Prescott National Forest
Tin Trough Springs Trail | Granite Basin Recreational Area | Prescott National Forest
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Tin Trough Springs Trail TR 308 | Granite Basin Recreational Area | Prescott National Forest
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Map and Directions
Rimsurfer Trail Rating and Hike Review
PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
Granite Basin Recreational Area
Tin Trough Springs Trail - TR 308
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Williamson Valley Trailhead
ACCESS POINTS
Mint Wash Trail - TR 345
Trail use: moderate
Trail difficulty: easy
Trail length: 5+ miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time: 4+ hours
Season of Use: year round, (subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change: n/a
Granite Basin Recreational Area
Tin Trough Springs Trail - TR 308
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Williamson Valley Trailhead
ACCESS POINTS
Mint Wash Trail - TR 345
Trail use: moderate
Trail difficulty: easy
Trail length: 5+ miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time: 4+ hours
Season of Use: year round, (subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change: n/a
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179 photos
More trail info:
USDA Forest Service • Maps & Info • Granite Mountain Wilderness
For closures or specific information: Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District, (928) 771-4700
Things to be aware of: Share trail with bikes and horses.
Regional area of Mint Wash Trail : in the Granite Basin Recreational Area of the Prescott National Forest, near Williamson Valley, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona.
My trail rating: 2
My Trail Review:
The first time I found this trail I came across it while doing a "looper" on Mint Wash Trail. Looking up at the dry grassy meadow and rocky granite views I found it very appealing and decided to come back later and hike through that area. It turned out to be a rather level, easy and yet enjoyable little connection trail that loops around the granite hill just west of the Williamson Valley Trailhead and served to open my mind to moving some of my time onto these northern area trails.
Today, I started at the Williamson Valley Trailhead and headed south out of the parking / horse corral area. The trail is very flat here and runs parallel to the highway and housing on Williamson Valley Road. It then veers west as it moves along granite outcrops and more grassy meadows. You come to the connection point with Mint Wash Trail and then head north going though some awesome views and exotic shaped and colored granite rock formations. The trail is narrow here yet makes for a fun easy walk.
Clearing this area the trail meets up with the section that goes farther north. I took that connection to the right (east) and back to the parking area at the Williamson Valley Trailhead and will return to complete the remainder of the trail (about 3.5 miles) at another time.
Enjoy the Hike!
Max and Silver
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MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
Williamson Valley Trailhead
From downtown Prescott take Montezuma North - it turns into Whipple and then into Iron Springs Road. Turn right (north) on Williamson Valley Road, cross Pioneer Parkway Road, then continue north to Williamson Valley Trailhead on your left with plenty of free parking.
MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
Williamson Valley Trailhead
From downtown Prescott take Montezuma North - it turns into Whipple and then into Iron Springs Road. Turn right (north) on Williamson Valley Road, cross Pioneer Parkway Road, then continue north to Williamson Valley Trailhead on your left with plenty of free parking.
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This RimSurfer Arizona hiking trail photo gallery review features the Prescott area Tin Trough Springs Trail of the Granite Basin Recreational Area and in the Prescott National Forest of Arizona.