Prescott Trail Finder
Pine-shaded lake loops, flat rail-trails, and granite-dells scrambles — all within a short drive of downtown. Use the filters to find the right trail for today.
Prescott’s mile-high country packs a lot of variety into a small radius: easy rail-trails like the Peavine, shaded forest loops around Lynx and Goldwater lakes, family-friendly nature trails, and lung-busting climbs like Granite Mountain. Tap the filters below to narrow by difficulty, distance, whether dogs and kids are welcome, shade, water, and whether there’s a parking fee. Combine filters to zero in — say, an easy, dog-friendly, shady trail near the water.
12 trails
Constellation Trails
3 mi · Moderate
Fun network of rocky loops threading the granite boulders of the Dells.
Goldwater Lake Loops
3 mi · Easy
Shaded lakeside loops through pine forest at this quiet city reservoir.
Granite Basin Loops
3 mi · Easy
Easy interconnecting loops around Granite Basin Lake below Granite Mountain.
Granite Mountain Trail
8 mi · Hard
Strenuous climb to a granite saddle with sweeping wilderness views.
Highlands Center Trails
1.5 mi · Easy
Short interpretive nature trails at the Highlands Center for Natural History.
Iron King Trail
4 mi · Easy
Easy rail-trail that connects with the Peavine through open high desert.
Lynx Lake Loop
2.3 mi · Easy
Gentle forested loop around Lynx Lake, shaded by tall ponderosa pines.
Peavine Trail
5 mi · Easy
Flat rail-trail winding through the Granite Dells along Watson Lake.
Thumb Butte Trail
2 mi · Moderate
Short, steep loop to Prescott's iconic landmark with big valley views.
Watson Lake Loop
4.8 mi · Moderate
Scenic loop over the Dells with granite scrambling and constant lake views.
Watson Woods
1.5 mi · Easy
Flat, shady trails through a cottonwood-willow riparian preserve on Granite Creek.
Willow Lake Trail
5 mi · Moderate
Loop around Willow Lake with dramatic Granite Dells rock formations.
No trails match those filters.
Plan your outing
- Beginner hikes in Prescott — where to start if you’re new to the trails.
- Prescott lakes guide — Watson, Willow, Lynx, Goldwater and Granite Basin.
- Things to do in Prescott — more ways to fill a weekend.
Trail details are a general guide — always check current conditions, fees, and pet rules with the managing agency before you head out.