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Difficulty 2 of 5
Route Finding 2 of 5
Distance Loop 9.5 miles
Trailhead Elevation 6,100 feet
Elevation Gain 700 feet
Accumulated Gain 700 feet
Avg Time Round Trip 4-5 hours
Kokopelli Seeds 13
 Interest Seasonal Waterfall & Seasonal Creek
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23  2022-08-21
Hassayampa
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5  2022-06-11 Whiffer
4  2018-08-25 FOTG
24  2018-07-25
Wolf Creek Falls
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6  2018-05-01 FOTG
18  2017-06-08 RowdyandMe
15  2016-09-15
Wolf Creek Falls
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26  2016-06-21 RowdyandMe
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Routes 40
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Trips 48 map ( 525 miles )
Age 73 Male Gender
Location Tucson, AZ
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Prescott Region
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Preferred Oct, May, Apr, Sep → 8 AM
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Sun  6:50am - 6:32pm
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🔥 2018 Stubbs Fire34.7 mi**
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Un-Groomed Creek
by BrettVet

  
Most people hiking in the area do the highly traveled Groom Creek trail, but just across the road is a well-traveled trail that winds down to the Hassayampa River. The trail starts across the street from the Groom Creek trailhead. The trail goes around the equine campground to the south or for a shortcut hike through the campground and take the trail entrance gate at the westernmost loop of the campground.
From directly behind the campground, the first of two loops start. It is better marked by taking the trail to the northern side of the loop. This trail has a more rapid descent to the creek and allows for a more gradual ascent. The area is recently firewised, and the forest is being thinned for fire prevention. It follows the contour of the land for about a mile and ends a small connector trail to the west that connects the 383 loop you were just on the 384 loop to continue. Trail 384 uses partly 4X4 roads and trails to drop down to a forest service road at the base of the stream bed. This road passes two turn-offs to Parson's spring which will add another 2 miles to the hike if you like hiking along roads. The road also passes Hassayampa Falls, a small slot in the rock with year-round water for the most part. There are several campsites in this area.

After about a mile, the trail leaves the road to the east and begins the gradual ascent in a ponderosa pine-covered wood to another forest service road that winds by a few remote car campsites. The trail intersects the same connector trail back to the upper loop, leading you back to the equine campground. OK, It's not quite as impressive as the Groom Creek Loop Trail #307, but it is an excellent second-day hike in the area. It also is a little lower in elevation, so it would be better if the weather is cooler. The nice thing about it is the trail is well marked, and if you are confused, someone has put up white and blue and pink ribbons in the trees to guide the way.

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Gate Policy: If a gate is closed upon arrival, leave it closed after you go through. If it is open, leave it open. Leaving a closed gate open may put cattle in danger. Closing an open gate may cut them off from water. Please be respectful, leave gates as found.

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2007-07-06 BrettVet
    WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

     Permit $$
    None

    Prescott Forest
    Prescott National Forest Pass

    Only trailheads with six "amenities" have fees. Amenities are picnic tables, trash, toilet, parking, interpretive signing and security.


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    Paved - Car Okay

    To hike
    On entering Prescott off Highway 69, travel down Gurley Street to Mount Vernon, aka The Senator Highway. Turn left (south) and drive down the Senator Highway for 6.4 miles. The Groom Creek trailhead will be to your left. Park here and go across the street to start the trail around the equine campground.
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