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Metate Trailhead

Provides access to trails in the Granite Mountain Wilderness, as well as trails in the Granite Basin Recreation Area.

 

Granite Basin Recreation Area Brochure 

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Facilities:

  • 2 picnic tables
  • Drinking water
  • Vault toilet
  • Garbage service

General Information

Year-round

  • March 1 - April 30: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • May 1 - August 31: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • September 1 - November 30: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • December 1 - February 28 (or 29): 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$20 per four-month pass
$40 per annual pass
No fee every Wednesday

  • $5 per vehicle; Free every Wednesday!

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.61439883

Longitude: -112.5495326

Directions

From the corner of Iron Springs Rd. and Williamson Valley Rd in Prescott, AZ: Northwest on Iron Springs approximately 3 miles. Right on Granite Basin Rd. Follow road approximately 3.8 miles. Metate Trailhead is on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 26, 2025