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Arizona Hiking Trails
Arizona Hiking Trails
Circle Trail | Watson Lake
Circle Trail | Watson Lake
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Circle Trail | Watson Lake | City of Prescott | Parks and Recreation
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Map and Directions
Rimsurfer Trail Rating and Hike Review
CITY OF PRESCOTT
PARKS AND RECREATION
Watson Lake
Circle Trail (section)
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Watson Lake Park Entrance Parking
ACCESS POINTS
South Boat Launch Parking Area
Watson Lake Park Entrance Parking
Trail use: moderate
Trail difficulty: easy
Trail length: short
(about a .5 mile one way)
Estimated hiking time: 60 minutes +
Season of Use: year round, (subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change: n/a
PARKS AND RECREATION
Watson Lake
Circle Trail (section)
TRAILHEADS (TH)
Watson Lake Park Entrance Parking
ACCESS POINTS
South Boat Launch Parking Area
Watson Lake Park Entrance Parking
Trail use: moderate
Trail difficulty: easy
Trail length: short
(about a .5 mile one way)
Estimated hiking time: 60 minutes +
Season of Use: year round, (subject to weather conditions)
Elevation change: n/a
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More trail info:
City of Prescott: Parks and Recreation - City of Prescott Watson Lake - MAP
Things to be aware of: Fee parking. Multi-use, non-motorized trail. Know and obey city park rules, dogs must be on leash, no littering, picnic sites, restrooms, children’s playground area, boating, fishing.
Regional area of Watson Lake Park - Circle Trail section is under the City of Prescott, Arizona Parks and Recreation supervision.
My trail rating: 1.5
My Trail Review:
Watson Lake is a fun family park to enjoy the whole day at. From picnics, boating, fishing to short hiking trails, there is lots to do and all are well designed and maintained. There is plenty of paved parking, restrooms, pavillions, new clean park benches located thoughout the park with relaxing scenic views, and the short trails are easy to follow and well marked while offering great views of the lake and surrounding scenic Prescott area.
Over all Watson Lake is top of the line Prescott area outdoors city hiking. Great views, quiet peaceful rest areas, excellent amenities and all just a few miles outside of downtown Prescott.
January 2009
This is a short well maintained city park type lakeside hiking trail. Little if any elevation changes, some minor up and down small hill areas, some shade along the way and incredibly exotic and beautiful views of the lake and surrounding rock formations in the area.
You will find the start of this Trail at the first parking area just beyond the park entrance fee booth on the north side of the entrance road. It starts out near the basketball court and then wraps up around the backside of one of the rocky areas on the north of the park around and down to the lake.
This is a fun little trail for all the family that can get out and walk about a mile or more round trip at a leisurely pace. There are lots of scenic view park benches pavillions and park recreation spots all along the way.
On the east side it follows the lake down to the boat launch area on the south west side of the lake. You have got to really enjoy and appreciate the ancient weathered rock formations in this area. Fun day!
Enjoy the Hike!
Max and Teddy
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MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
From downtown Prescott go east on Gurley Street then left (north) on Hwy 89. Cross Prescott Lakes Parkway (stop light) then continue north on Hwy 89 to the turnabout, stay to the right and enter Watson Lake Park, just after the park entrance fee booth turn left and drive into the parking area. The trail will be at the north west end of the lot.
MAP AND DIRECTION TIPS
From downtown Prescott go east on Gurley Street then left (north) on Hwy 89. Cross Prescott Lakes Parkway (stop light) then continue north on Hwy 89 to the turnabout, stay to the right and enter Watson Lake Park, just after the park entrance fee booth turn left and drive into the parking area. The trail will be at the north west end of the lot.
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This RimSurfer Arizona hiking trail photo gallery review features the City of Prescott, Parks and Recreation, Watson Lake, Circle Trail.