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HIGHLANDS CENTER FOR NATURAL HISTORY
Prescott
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| Lynx Creek |
Located adjacent to the Lynx Lake recreation site a few
miles south of downtown Prescott, the trails of the Highland Center for Natural
History blend hiking with education. Two easy trail loops are laid out to
highlight the unique geology, plant life, conservation concerns and watershed
resources of the Central Arizona Highlands. Accompanying field guides available
at the trailhead correspond with numbered points of interest along the
collective 3-miles of nature trails. These short paths also connect with longer
forest trails for those who want more of a challenge. In addition to being a
model of sustainable building practices and fire-wise landscaping, the center
offers a plethora of guided field hikes, youth learning opportunities and
naturalist certification programs. But the keynote event is the annual
"Take A Hike" Hiking Spree. Participants in the popular self-paced
event hike a list of designated trails within the Prescott National Forest and City
of Prescott systems between September and December. Hikers who complete the
program may purchase a specially designed commemorative medallion and also are
entered into a prize drawing. The
2014 Spree kicked off on Sept 6th and this year's trail selection includes
perennial classics like Juniper Mesa as well as newly opened Granite Gardens
trails. Click the link below to get started.
RATING: easy, partially barrier free
ELEVATION: 5300’ – 5590’
FEE: none, but donations are appreciated
HOURS: variable, but generally 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
GETTING THERE:
1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott.
From Phoenix, go north on I17 to Cordes Junction, connect with SR69 and go 30 miles west to Walker Road at milepost 293. Turn left and continue 1.8 miles to the
center on the left.
INFO:
Take A Hike Hiking Spree
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