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Recreational Activities: Wilderness
Wilderness Home: Apache Creek | Castle Creek | Cedar Bench | Granite Mountain | Juniper Mesa | Pine Mountain | Sycamore Canyon | Woodchute
Granite Mountain Wilderness
District: Bradshaw
Size: 9,799 acres
Elevation: 7,600+ feet
No of Trails: 2 (#261 and #308)
An
easily identifiable landmark located on the outskirts of Prescott, this 9,799
acre wilderness is characterized by rugged granite boulders, some the size
of a house, stacked one atop the other to elevations that exceed 7,600 feet.
The Metate Trailhead in Granite Basin is the primary portal to the wilderness
which has two maintained trails. Hiking groups are limited to 15 people;
equestrian groups to 10 animals. Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Granite Mountain Wilderness is the most popular of all the wildernesses due to its proximity to Prescott (only 20 minutes by paved road) and the unique experience it offers for hiking among huge granite boulders, rock formations, and the outstanding view of the surrounding area.
Campfires are prohibited, however, stoves fueled by propane or white gas are permitted. There is no camping within 200 feet of Granite Mountain Trail 261. For rock climbing, maintenance of existing fixed anchors is permitted, but no new anchors are allowed.
Leave No-Trace Outdoor Ethics
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Leave
No Trace depends more on attitude and awareness than on rules and regulations.
Many of the specific camping practices you chose to follow will be based upon
your specific situation, which includes many variables for a given area, such
as soil, vegetation, wildlife, moisture levels, season of visit, etc.
"Leave No Trace" is a nationwide program administered by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), a non-profit educational institution, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation.
For more Leave No Trace information or materials visit their web site or call 1-800-332-4100
USDA Forest Service - Prescott National Forest
Last Modified: Tuesday, 11 October 2011 at 16:54:10 EDT