Prescott National Forest, Moderate 4x4 trail in Prescott, AZ
    Moderate
    Trail
    4.3

    Prescott National Forest

    Prescott, AZSouthwest

    Prescott National Forest is a moderate 80+ miles off-road trail near Prescott, AZ. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain tires, 4WD capability and is best run Year-round. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.

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    Prescott National Forest offers a distinctive Arizona off-road experience in the granite highlands of central Arizona. The forest's terrain is defined by massive granite boulder fields, pine-covered mountains, and juniper woodlands at elevations that keep temperatures mild year-round. The Senator Highway, a historic mining road connecting Prescott to Crown King, is one of Arizona's classic overlanding routes.

    Fun Facts

    #1

    Prescott was Arizona's first territorial capital, established in 1864.

    #2

    The Granite Dells are 1.4-billion-year-old granite formations unique in Arizona.

    #3

    Prescott's Whiskey Row once had 40 saloons on a single block during the mining boom.

    #4

    The world's oldest rodeo, the Prescott Frontier Days, has been held here since 1888.

    Length
    80+ miles
    Elevation
    4,500 - 7,800 ft
    Best Season
    Year-round
    Permit
    Not Required
    Granite DellsBradshaw MountainsMild climateRock crawlingHistoric mining

    🛞 Tires

    required
    All-terrain tires

    🔧 Suspension

    recommended
    2"+ lift kit

    ⚙️ Drivetrain

    required
    4WD capability

    🪢 Recovery

    recommended
    Basic recovery kit

    🛡️ Protection

    recommended
    Rock sliders
    Granite boulders can be sharp
    1
    Granite Basin TH
    34.5789, -112.5234
    2
    Senator Highway Start
    34.5234, -112.4567
    3
    Crown King Junction
    34.2123, -112.3345

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    GPS Coordinates

    34.5400, -112.4685

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