 |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |
Arizona Hiking Trails
Arizona Hiking Trails
West Spruce Trail | Prescott National Forest
West Spruce Trail | Prescott National Forest
 |
|
|
West Spruce Trail TR 264 | Prescott National Forest | Arizona Hiking Trails
|
Map and Directions
Rimsurfer Trail Rating and Hike Review
PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST
West Spruce Trail - TR 264
TRAILHEADS (TH)
West Spruce Trailhead (see directions)
ACCESS POINTS
FR 47B
FR 9271A
Trail use: moderate
Trail difficulty: moderate
Trail length: 4+ miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time: 6+ hours round trip
Season of Use: year round, (subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change: +1800'
West Spruce Trail - TR 264
TRAILHEADS (TH)
West Spruce Trailhead (see directions)
ACCESS POINTS
FR 47B
FR 9271A
Trail use: moderate
Trail difficulty: moderate
Trail length: 4+ miles (one way)
Estimated hiking time: 6+ hours round trip
Season of Use: year round, (subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change: +1800'
|
652 photos
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: Watch of for falling trees in windy weather. This trail is not marked as well as many so keep aware of where you are at and going to. Check maps and get a good idea of where this trail is situated in the forest service area.
Regional area of West Spruce Trail : in the Prescott National Forest, near Prescott, Skull Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona.
My trail rating: 2.5
My Trail Review:
May 2007
I had stumbled into parts of this trail area doing "hoonoo" trails with a long time area resident and former forest service worker (many many years ago) who liked to take his dog out on hikes with mine. I decided I had to come back and find this trail and take it all the way to the vista view area at FR 47B.
I parked at the trailhead and followed the trail along the ridge line. The trail mix here is shaded in Juniper pines and easy to follow. I crossed a few connecting trail / access road type paths that cris cross through the area to other ridges and sections. Don't let these confuse you, just stay on the path that looks more like a real trail.
Reaching FR47B you will find some awesome vistas of the Skull Valley area below. There is a lot of local history along the way and at the view here too. I brought along a light snack and Silver and I watered down then headed back the way we came to the trailhead parking.
Interesting trail and hike.This trail feels more remote and a bit less maintained and marked than others in the area but over all well worth the time and effort.
Enjoy the Hike!
Max and Silver
---------------
MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
From downtown Prescott at Gurley Street go south on Montezuma Street to Copper Basin Road and turn right (west) and continue on about 6 miles. Note: it will turn into a graded dirt road. Turn right at FR373. Go about 1.5 miles on this road to the trailhead for #264.
MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
From downtown Prescott at Gurley Street go south on Montezuma Street to Copper Basin Road and turn right (west) and continue on about 6 miles. Note: it will turn into a graded dirt road. Turn right at FR373. Go about 1.5 miles on this road to the trailhead for #264.
|
This RimSurfer Arizona hiking trail photo gallery review features the Prescott area West Spruce Trail in the Prescott National Forest of Arizona.
