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20.4 mile 32.9 kilometer point to point
95% Runnable
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 1,668' 508 m
Descent: -2,435' -742 m
High: 6,572' 2,003 m
Low: 5,170' 1,576 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 15% (8°)

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Trail shared by Jubilee Paige

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“A fast and fun 20 miles along the Prescott Circle Trail with a stunning finish at Watson Lake!”

— Jubilee Paige
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Overview

Wind and climb along stunning singletrack from Goldwater Lake to Watson Lake via the Prescott Circle Trail in Prescott, Arizona!

Runner Notes

This race is put on in conjunction with USFS Prescott National Forest, Yavapai County Trail Association, and the City of Prescott.

Description

This point-to-point race starts at Goldwater Lake along the Goldwater Lakes Trail #396 and quickly crosses Senator Hwy to climb up the Ranch Trail and then wind high above along the scenic Ranch Badger Connector Trail. From there, runners will connect the Badger Mountain Trail #329 to Sundog Ranch Trail and enjoy a fast finish along the Peavine Trail to Watson Lake. Enjoy beers and cheers at the end as runners end with the Granite Dell rock formation serving as the finish line view.

Learn more at Aravaiparunning.com

Flora & Fauna

Ponderosa pine forests, juniper, and golden eagles.

History & Background

2019 will be the fourth running of this premier Arizona event!

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Local Club: Aravaipa Running

Jul 18, 2019: Adventure Weekend in the San Juans

Jun 26, 2019: A Postcard From Steep Camp Sunrise

May 14, 2019: Glass Half Full

Land Manager: USFS - Prescott National Forest Office

Jul 18, 2019: Aerial Resources Effectively Supporting Firefighters on the Ground - Cellar Fire Update, July 18, 2019 PM

Jul 18, 2019: The Cellar Fire is Expected to Remain Active Today - Cellar Fire July 19 AM Update

Jul 17, 2019: Type 1 Incident Management Team Takes Command of the Cellar Fire Cellar Fire – July 18, 2019 Morning Update

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Apr 13, 2019
Justin Ostrom
Mar 17, 2019
Christian Arrrrr
perfect day for a run. 19.4mi — 3h 20m
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Looking east from Sundog Ranch trail
Looking east from Sundog Ranch trail
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Looking west from Sundog Ranch Trail
Looking west from Sundog Ranch Trail
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Approaching Highway 69
Approaching Highway 69
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P-Mountain Trail
P-Mountain Trail
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please dont use trail when muddy
please dont use trail when muddy
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