Name: Goldwater Lakes Trail #396
Rating: 4.1

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This is a great trail for a hot summer day. Located almost entirely in the trees it includes a bit of climbing with little technical skills needed.

The trail starts at the White Spar campground just off of White Spar Road just minutes south of downtown Prescott. A winding climb brings you to a small overlook with good views of the mountains west of town.

Then a short downhill to the pond and the real climb begins. The first 1/4 mile is the toughest then it steps it's way to the saddle. Be sure to look off to your left while you climb to see Goldwater Lake. Then a gentle downhill through the trees and the final climb up to Senator Highway.

Then back down 396 for a great downhill but watch out for the blind corners as this trail can get busy on the weekends.

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Local Club: Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance

Land Manager: USFS - Prescott National Forest Office

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Jeff Combs

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Trail Ratings

4.1 from 25 votes

#2

in Prescott

#1104

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4.1 from 25 votes

5 Star		20%
4 Star		72%
3 Star		4%
2 Star		4%
1 Star		0%

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#2

in Prescott

#56

in Arizona

#1,104

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Nov 7, 2024

Healy Fuess

Feb 3, 2024

Sherman Sheldon

Apr 4, 2020

reuben bel

Sep 16, 2019

Kim Dahle

4.9mi — 1h 00m

Aug 24, 2019

Lee Silva

May 31, 2019

Lucy T

11h 10m

Sep 29, 2018

Sam Openshaw

Mar 27, 2018

Dr. Powder

Dec 15, 2017

Steve Craig

Aug 6, 2017

Conrad Anderson

Some stiff climbing with a balance of downhill to keep it interesting. 8.6mi

May 4, 2017

Amy Moseman

Descent climb, would be more fun down 3mi

Nov 27, 2016

john scahill

Nov 25, 2016

Elias Galindo

Oct 16, 2016

Paul Schmidt

up and then looped back on the 330

Oct 7, 2016

Steve Sharp

Rockhopper. 1,194 ft. el. gain. Super nice day 77 degrees. 9mi — 1h 20m

May 19, 2016

Connor Maruna

May 4, 2016

Steve Mack

59 min up from the camp ground to white senator hwy. stopped a couple times for water but not for more than a min or so. then 40 min back down to c...

Apr 21, 2016

Steve Mack

50 min from senator hwy to front door. First ride in Prescott and first ride for years. 4.5mi

Feb 16, 2016

Conrad Anderson

An invigorating climb east that rewards one with tons of super fast single track back west. The final decent from the 19 memorial was the best! 4.5mi

Nov 8, 2015

Zach Pashea

Fun, fast and pretty tame

Oct 10, 2015

Ryan Strathearn

What a great trail system. Very flowy. — 1h 30m

Oct 3, 2015

Dean Buxton

Sep 6, 2015

Kevin Hogsed

Awesome trail, and I can see why it's so popular!! 4.5mi

Nov 22, 2014

Arthur Korupczynski

Sep 14, 2014

Arthur Korupczynski

Start this trail to the west of the lakes and carry on over the senator hwy to ranch 62.

Jun 23, 2014

Neurolizer Callingham

9.9mi

May 25, 2014

Mike Walker

Kim's first day trip & ride in the forest. Started from White Spar campground. 10.5mi

May 17, 2014

Zachary Wright

Connected with Tr 9415 for a 9 mile loop

Dec 25, 2013

Jen Uurtamo

Muddy and icy in some spots — 1h 30m

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Goldwater Lakes Trail #396

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