Goldwater Lake Trail #396 (UI)

Date:					Destination:		Goldwater Lake Trail #396
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		Prescott, AZ
Approx hike distance in miles:		8.1			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		614			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1233			Hike leader email address:
Departing the Union Center:					Please arrive 15 minutes early. & sign in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		0			Park entry fee per vehicle:		No
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		N/A
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		No
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty :		Moderate			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out and back hike that rambles though gentle pine covered hills passing both upper and lower Goldwater Lakes, near Prescott. Usually plenty of wildlife for viewing. Bring a snack and plenty of water.

Directions:

From the south side of the Hassayampa Hotel on Gurley, head east to Mt Vernon Ave/Senator Hwy (about 3 blocks). Turn right to head south on the Senator Highway for 4 miles. Just after 4-mile marker, turn onto gravel/dirt parking area on left side of road. Allow 10-15 minutes from hotel to trailhead.