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Watershed Trail
PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
Watershed Trail TR 299
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Watershed Trailhead
ACCESS POINTS
· Watershed Trailhead
· Seven Mile Gulch Trail TR 9854
· Forest Road 52a
Trail use:
moderate
Trail difficulty:
difficult
Trail length:
3.1 miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
4+ hours
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
+700 feet
Things to be aware of:
· horseback riders, mountain bikes
· motorcycles, and ATV’s
Watershed Trail TR 299
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Watershed Trailhead
ACCESS POINTS
· Watershed Trailhead
· Seven Mile Gulch Trail TR 9854
· Forest Road 52a
Trail use:
moderate
Trail difficulty:
difficult
Trail length:
3.1 miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time:
4+ hours
Season of Use:
year round
(subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change:
+700 feet
Things to be aware of:
· horseback riders, mountain bikes
· motorcycles, and ATV’s
492 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 Watershed Trail : in the Prescott National Forest, near Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona.
DIRECTIONS
Take Gurley St (Prescott, Az). Turn south on Mt. Vernon Ave (turns into Senator Hwy) for 4.1 miles to the TR299 trailhead parking area on the left. Trailhead is on the Northeast side of the parking area. Also see "more info" tab at top of page for Forest Service Trail Map link.
January 2007
The trailhead leaves from the TR 299 trailhead and climbs briskly for a little over a half of a mile on an open scrub oak covered hillside. There is little shade here and the trail looks and feels more like a jeep trail to me. At the top of this area I went through an open gated area and could see the Deer Lick Spring on my right and then I entered a Ponderosa Pine and Oak forest section for about half a mile that was truly enjoyable. In here the trail was softer with allot of pine needles then I met up with with Seven-Mile Gulch Trail connection. From here the trail turned south for about two miles, climbing briskly again through a Ponderosa forest to Spruce Ridge. There is a meadow like hillside valley with juniper trees and an almost "Italian" picture perfect feel to it. I want to come back to this spot someday and just sit down for an hour or two and enjoy the view and feel of this vista. I crossed under the high wires a few times and then down the hillside to where this trail ends on Forest Road 52A. This trail offers a diverse vegetation and trail mix that I found exceptional.
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 Watershed Trail in the Prescott National Forest of Arizona.