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Bicycling
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Nearly 450 miles of scenic trails are open to hikers, bikers, and horse riders on the Prescott National Forest. The forest also contains one National Recreation Trail (Granite Mountain Trail) and one National Historic Study Trail (General Crook Trail). Central Arizona's mild climate allows most trails to be enjoyed year-round.
For information about e-bikes on the Forest, please see Use of Electronic Bicycles (E-bikes) on Prescott National Forest
Report Trail Conditions: Help us manage trails for your safety and enjoyment by reporting your experience to the Prescott Trails Safety Coalition.
Trails built with mountain bikers in mind:
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Homestead Trail #305 (7 miles)
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Thumb Butte Bypass Trail #326 (2 miles)
Note: Bicycles are not allowed within the boundaries of designated wilderness areas. Forest Service Briefing Paper on Electronic Bikes (E-bikes)
Alerts & Warnings
- NEVER Bring or Use Fireworks on Federal Lands. It is Illegal.
- STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT
- NO WATER AVAILABLE AT LYNX LAKE RECREATION SITES
- Hayfield Draw OHV Area Closes Seasonally 6/1 - 9/1
- Order Number:# 03-09-05-24-02 Black Canyon Area Emergency Shooting Closure
- FRs 354, 9129J, and 9129K Temporary Closure Order # 03-07-24-03
- Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure
- Target Type restrictions implemented across the Prescott NF
- Temporary Camping Restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road Corridor
- Drones Use on Forest Service Lands
