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Smith Ravine Trail
PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
Smith Ravine Trail TR 297
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Smith Ravine Trailhead
ACCESS POINTS
· Smith Ravine Trailhead
· Forest Road 52a
Trail use:
moderate
Trail difficulty:
difficult
Trail length:
3 miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
4+ hours
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
+850 feet
Things to be aware of:
· no motorized vehicles allowed
Smith Ravine Trail TR 297
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Smith Ravine Trailhead
ACCESS POINTS
· Smith Ravine Trailhead
· Forest Road 52a
Trail use:
moderate
Trail difficulty:
difficult
Trail length:
3 miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
4+ hours
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
+850 feet
Things to be aware of:
· no motorized vehicles allowed
649 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 Smith Ravine 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 to mile marker 5 and the Smith Ravine Trail head parking area is right there on the right side. Also see "more info" tab at top of page for Forest Service Trail Map link.
January 2007
I found the trail gate to the west of the small parking area. The first thing I noticed as I went through the gate and up the trail is the extreme burned out area with many tall fire blackened stripped pines still standing. It felt like I was walking through a movie set or a bombed out war forest. The woodpeckers were here today too working these trees over pretty good. The trail climbs steadily 700 feet upward for about the first 1.5 miles then on to the Smith Ravine spring. I found the trail worth the hike just to walk through this area. It narrowed and switchbacks in this section and ofteb follows the fence line. The pine trees were green and full. I continued upward into a grassy meadow hillside area with pinion pines, cactus vegetation and even a frozen creek bed due the cold lately. The trail ended at Forest Road 52a where I could see the lookout tower to the south.
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 Smith Ravine Trail in the Prescott National Forest of Arizona.