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Arizona Hiking Trails
Arizona Hiking Trails
West Trail | Thumb Butte Recreational Area | Prescott National Forest
West Trail | Thumb Butte Recreational Area | Prescott National Forest
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West Trail TR 318 | Thumb Butte Recreation Area | Prescott National Forest
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Map and Directions
Rimsurfer Trail Rating and Hike Review
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'
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'
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More trail info:
USDA Forest Service • Maps & Info
For closures or specific information: Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District, (928) 771-4700
Things to be aware of: Fee parking area.
Regional area of West Trail: in the Thumb Butte Recreational Area, of the Prescott National Forest, near Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona.
My trail rating: 1.5
My Trail Review:
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 and Silver
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MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
Take Gurley Street west about 3 miles from downtown Prescott, Gurley becomes Thumb Butte Road and goes right into the forest service park. Park in the picnic parking lot fee area. Also see "more info" tab at top of page for Forest Service Trail Map link.
MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
Take Gurley Street west about 3 miles from downtown Prescott, Gurley becomes Thumb Butte Road and goes right into the forest service park. Park in the picnic parking lot fee area. Also see "more info" tab at top of page for Forest Service Trail Map link.
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This RimSurfer Arizona hiking trail photo gallery review features the West Trail in the Thumb Butte Recreational Area of the Prescott National Forest of Arizona.
West Trail TR 318 | Thumb Butte Recreational Area | Prescott National Forest | Arizona Hiking Trails
