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Ranch Trail
PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
Ranch Trail TR 62
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Ranch Trail Head
ACCESS POINTS
· Ranch Trail Head TR 62 (fee area)
· Boy Scout Trail TR 126
· Seven Mile Gulch Trail TR 9854
Trail use:
heavy
Trail difficulty:
difficult
Trail length:
3.2 miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
4+ hours
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
+ 900 feet
Things to be aware of:
· No motorized vehicles are allowed
Ranch Trail TR 62
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Ranch Trail Head
ACCESS POINTS
· Ranch Trail Head TR 62 (fee area)
· Boy Scout Trail TR 126
· Seven Mile Gulch Trail TR 9854
Trail use:
heavy
Trail difficulty:
difficult
Trail length:
3.2 miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
4+ hours
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
+ 900 feet
Things to be aware of:
· No motorized vehicles are allowed
312 photos
• 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 Ranch Trail : in the Prescott National Forest, near Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona.
DIRECTIONS
Take highway 69 to Walker Road (County Road 57). Turn south on Walker Road for 0.5 miles to the signed TR 62 turnoff for the northern (lower) trailhead parking lot on the right. Also see "more info" tab at top of page for Forest Service Trail Map link.
January 2007
The trail begins from the trail head parking area climbing over 700 feet in 2.7 miles through manzanita, Pinon pine, mountain mahogany and low-growing oak. I enjoyed the excellent scenic area views including those of Lynx Lake, Lynx Creek drainage area, Prescott Valley, and distant mountain ranges where I could even see the snow covered San Francisco peaks above Flagstaff. The trail is rather easy to see and follow. In the first mile or so from the trail head just ignore the few "spur" trails that show up and stay on what looks like the main trail. There is housing along the eastern sides of the trail in a few places along the way. You will find a few woodsy home made benches to sit down and take a break on at the lower end of the trail. I enjoyed the walk through this nature area. I found it was a great day to hike the trail as it was still cooler yet sunny but since the trail has little shade directly on it on the steep climb I still felt comfortable. This trail climbs steadily upwards most all the way so be prepared to exert yourself. About a half mile from the end you will see the Boy Scout TR 126 junction where the trail climbs another 200 feet ending in Ponderosa pine at its junction with Seven Mile Gulch TR 9854.
Enjoy the Hike!
Max West
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 Ranch Trail in the Prescott National Forest of Arizona.