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PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
Pine Lakes Trail TR 316
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Thumb Butte Picnic Area Trail Head
ACCESS POINTS
· Ridgetop Trail TR 317
· connecting trail TR 386
Trail use:
heavy
Trail difficulty:
easy
Trail length:
3/4 mile (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
1 hour
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
n/a
Things to be aware of:
· fee parking area
92 photos
My trail hike review --- My trail rating: 1

Regional area of Pine Lakes Trail : in the Thumb Butte Recreational Area, Prescott National Forest, near Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona.
DIRECTIONS
Take Gurley St (Prescott, Az - Gurley becomes Thumb Butte Road) west from downtown Prescott about 3 miles. Park in the picnic parking lot area. See "more info" tab at top of page for Forest Service Trail Map link too.
January 2007
As I drove west on Gurley and it turned into Thumb Butte Road I could see thumb butte ahead and to the south. I found the Picnic parking area sign and pulled into a well developed - almost looks like a city park - type recreation area. I followed the signs and picked up a fee envelope - filled it out and - deposited it in the sign post!
The trail began across the parking area - to the north east - next to the onsite ranger mobile. There were no signs marking the entrance but I found them along the trail. I passed through a gated fenced area into the forest service area. It was a cloudy winter day. I dressed layered and found as the day progressed depending on the area and position of the sun I could modify the layers to remain comfortable yet warm. This trail was easy to hike, not steep or rocky and well suited for a short hike with family and children.
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 hiking trail photo gallery review features the Prescott area Pine Lakes Trail in the Thumb Butte Recreational Area, Prescott National Forest.