Hiking & Lakes In The Prescott Area
Forest Trail #320
Follow directions for the Lynx Creek Ruin trail and park at the trail head. Walk back across the road to the entrance of trail #320. This is a very easy trail and goes through a beautiful section of the Prescott National Forest. At one point the trails enters a lovely open area which is the future site of a Nature Center. If you continue on a trail up the hill you will reach the Lynx Lake Road at the north end of the lake where you will find a picnic area, boat rentals, and a store. If you take the side trail back at the future Nature Center, you will follow a small wash to Lynx Creek. At this point, the area has large boulders and a small flume – well worth the trip.
Goldwater Lake
Go up Senator Highway, which begins on Mount Vernon St, about 4 miles to the entrance to the lake. Turn right and park in the parking lot at the end of the road. This is a minimal fee area. The park has a picnic area, fishing, canoeing, and facilities. There is also a nice trail around the lake to the far side of the dam. Return the same trail.
Granite Basin Lake
Take Montezuma Street to Whipple Street to Iron Springs Road (these are actually the same road; it just changes names). Continue out Iron Springs Road about 4 miles to the Granite Basin turnoff. Proceed on this road about 4 miles to Granite Basin Lake. Follow the road around to the right to the trail head. Hike on the trail as far as you like and return the same way. This trail goes up onto Granite Mountain but the first part is fairly level. Picnic facilities may be found at the entrance to the park. This is a fee area – $2.00 per car.
Read about more great Prescott area hiking and biking trails and water recreation areas on our Prescott Lakes, Hiking & Outdoor Guide.
