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Nature & AdventurePrescott welcomes you to explore the parks, lakes and more than 450 miles of trails at your leisure. With four seasons of sports, biking, hiking, boating, birdwatching and more, we have something for everyone. Join a team, take a class, come to a concert, plan a picnic or enjoy a peaceful solitary day--you'll find your place here in Prescott. There are also some historic and prehistoric sites around Prescott well worth visiting, some of which have an arcaeological element. Learn more about them by clicking here.
You might think that Arizona is an arid moonscape dotted with cacti and other prickly plant life, but Prescott is a mile above sea level and enjoys four mild seasons and blooming flora. The City of Prescott boasts 16 parks and three lakes; with kayak, canoe and bicycle rental at all three lakes via Prescott Outdoors. So don't hesitate to plan your outdoor escape to Prescott and enjoy all the natural bounty of Northern Arizona has to offer.
Boots? Check. CamelBak? Check. Sun-block? Check. Now all you need for an outdoor odyssey of trail trekking around Prescott is a suitable collection of maps, and we've got you covered. The Mile-High Trail System contains approximately 28 miles of trails, including Rails-to-Trails projects along the former Santa Fe Railroad, the Prescott Circle Trail System, and the Greenways Trails System. The Prescott Circle Trail is a network of trails that continues to expand, and which will eventually encircle all of Prescott. The Greenways Trails are urban trails along Granite and Miller Creeks that run through downtown Prescott.
The Highlands Center helps children and adults discover the wonders of nature and become wise caretakers of the land. We believe that everyone has a fundamental need to connect with the natural world. This connection is fostered by the Center through outdoor-science education based on observation and discovery of the Central Arizona Highlands. Through day camps, family programs, school programs, field studies, lectures, workshops, and other activities we reach over 10,000 children and adults each year. Our 3-mile trail system is the gateway to Lynx Creek and other Prescott National Forest trails. Our beautiful campus, showcasing practical green building strategies, includes our administrative offices, an outdoor amphitheater, a large indoor classroom facility, a library, and gift shop. The adjacent grounds model water conservation, fire-wise landscaping, and the use of native plants in re-vegetation. The site is operated under a Special Use Permit with Prescott National Forest.
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary is a non-profit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. Open 365 days a year, the sanctuary provides a source of recreation, education and entertainment for all ages. With the mission of "Conservation through Education," Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary provides a unique and up-close experience with animals visitors may see nowhere else.
With over 360 species of birds confirmed in the Prescott area, your binoculars will be performing overtime. Popular sighting locations include Lynx Lake, Goldwater Lake, Granite Basin Lake, Thumb Butte Picnic Area, Granite Creek Park, the Watson Woods Riparian Preserve (just south of Watson Lake), and the Watson-Willow Lake Ecosystem Important Bird Area (IBA). In addition to Watson and Willow Lakes and their surrounding uplands, a two-mile stretch of Granite Creek immediately south of Watson Lake that encompasses the Watson Woods Riparian Preserve, is part of the IBA.
It just wouldn't be a true Old West adventure if you didn't sit astride a worthy steed among the scent of sage and mesquite. So whether you're a seasoned rider and wish to haul your horses to Prescott or are a beginner, looking to rent some horses and receive basic instruction, Prescott can pleasantly accommodate your riding needs. Popular riding locations include the Williamson Valley Trailhead, Thumb Butte, Spruce Mountain and Granite Basin.
Be sure to visit one of Prescott's outfitters or businesses that sell camping / hiking gear or serve as guides.
Rubicon Outdoors provides guided hikes and adventure tours, and is currently offering the following specials. GUIDED ADVENTURES |
Highlands Center for Natural History
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
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