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Watertower Loop, AZ

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Difficulty 1 of 5
Distance Round Trip 2.1 miles
Trailhead Elevation 5,686 feet
Elevation Gain 156 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 2.88
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Overview: A Short, very easy loop across the street from Thumb Butte Trail #33. This is a great quick hike when you don't have time and/or energy to do Trail #33. There are great views of Thumb Butte and Granite Mountain. This loop is made up of parts of Trails 315, 316, 317, and 386.
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    From Prescott, take Gurley Street west through town. Gurley Street will eventually turn into Thumb Butte Road. About 3 miles from this point you will reach the picnic area on your right. Total distance is about 5 miles from town. You would have to try to miss this trailhead.
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