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West Trail
PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
Thumb Butte
Recreational Area
West Trail TR 318
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Thumb Butte Picnic Area Trailhead
ACCESS POINTS
· Pine Lakes Trail TR 316
· Forest Road 9401B
Trail use:
moderate
Trail difficulty:
moderate
Trail length:
1.4 mile (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
1+ hours
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
about 200'
Things to be aware of:
· fee parking area
Thumb Butte
Recreational Area
West Trail TR 318
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Thumb Butte Picnic Area Trailhead
ACCESS POINTS
· Pine Lakes Trail TR 316
· Forest Road 9401B
Trail use:
moderate
Trail difficulty:
moderate
Trail length:
1.4 mile (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
1+ hours
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
about 200'
Things to be aware of:
· fee parking area
206 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 West 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. Also see "more info" tab at top of page for Forest Service Trail Map link.
January 2007
I entered the trail off Pine Lakes Trail TR 316 that starts at the north end of the Thumb Butte Picnic fee parking area. It was a cool but not cold winter day. Gray skies and a little bit of snow on the ground here and there.
This is forest type trail with some burn areas and allot of dry stuff from the recent drought. I saw lots of pinion pine, scrub oak, ponderosa pine, manzanita and pickly pear cactus along the way. Not much wild life today, it was quiet.
The trail feels more remote than what it is. It's a short city type park trail with some good views of the San Francisco Peaks in a few spots. I came out on the FR 9401B side and then walked back down the forest service road to Thumb Butte Road then to the parking area.
This trail will make good family day hike. Not too long or difficult. Close to the city.
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 hiking trail photo gallery review features the Prescott area West Trail in the Thumb Butte Recreational Area, Prescott National Forest of Arizona.