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Willow Trail
PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
Granite Basin
Recreational Area
Willow Trail - TR 347
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Williamson Valley Trailhead
Katahn Trailhead
Boone Court Trailhead
ACCESS POINTS
· Mint Wash Trail - TR 345
· Chimbly Water Trail - TR 348
· Willow Connector - TR 346
· Boone Ct Connector - TR 309
Trail use:
heavy
Trail difficulty:
difficult
Trail length:
6.8 miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
8+ hours
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
n/a
Things to be aware of:
· share trail with bikes
· share trail with horses
· in windy weather watch for falling trees
Granite Basin
Recreational Area
Willow Trail - TR 347
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Williamson Valley Trailhead
Katahn Trailhead
Boone Court Trailhead
ACCESS POINTS
· Mint Wash Trail - TR 345
· Chimbly Water Trail - TR 348
· Willow Connector - TR 346
· Boone Ct Connector - TR 309
Trail use:
heavy
Trail difficulty:
difficult
Trail length:
6.8 miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
8+ hours
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
n/a
Things to be aware of:
· share trail with bikes
· share trail with horses
· in windy weather watch for falling trees
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• Directions and trail hike review
• Hiking tips and guidelines
• What to bring on a day hike
• Some alternative hike suggestions
• Hiking safety tips
• Hiking Disclaimer & Site Use Terms
• Hiking tips and guidelines
• What to bring on a day hike
• Some alternative hike suggestions
• Hiking safety tips
• Hiking Disclaimer & Site Use Terms
Regional area of Willow Trail : in the Granite Basin Recreational Area of the Prescott National Forest, near Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona.
DIRECTIONS
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.
Katahn Trailhead
From downtown Prescott take Montezuma North - it turns into Whipple and then into Iron Springs Road. Turn right onto Williamson Valley Road, continue north, turn left on Dineh into subdivision, left on Hozoni, right on Katahn, go to dead end and trail head parking area.
Boone Court 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 Rainmaker, turn left into subdivision on Rainmaker, curve left, curve right, turn right, turn right, drive up to Boone Court (dead end).
April 2007
I broke this trail hike into several sections of other loop hikes as the complete trail from top to bottom is over 6.5 miles one way but connects up easily for "loopers".
This trail is awesome and about as good as it gets for a forest service type trail. Well maintained and a well designed horse and hiking trail. Wonderful scenic views, diverse landscapes that take you through pine forests, winding hillside trails, colorful eroded boulder outcroppings, grasslands, mountain views, valley views, cactus, pine, pinion pine, juniper, and some cottonwoods along the way too.
I did see a few bikers, horse "couples" and even a tour type horse "train" on the trail. Beware that some of these riders and especially the tour trail leaders aggressively express they have the right of way on the trail expecting you to immediately know what to do and how get out of their way, even if you are surprised by them coming around a blind curve and have nowhere to easily go to get out of their way. Others are completely novice horse riders and so will not know what to do with the horse if you are in their way.
Stay alert and be careful and prepared to move yourself, family and pets quickly out of harms way in these areas of the trail.
The trail rules are hikers give way to horses and bikers give way to hikers and horses.
This trail will fit into all the alternative hiking schemes. You can start or finish at either primary trailhead.
Enjoy the Hike!
Max West and Silver
USDA Trail details: • Map & Info -- USDA Forest Service
For closures or specific information:
Prescott National Forest Bradshaw Ranger District (928)-771-4700
This RimSurfer hiking trail photo gallery review features the Prescott area Willow Trail in the Granite Basin Recreational Area, Prescott National Forest of Arizona.