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Whiskey Basin Trail Run: 33K

Intermediate
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  2. AZ
  3. …Central AZ
  4. Prescott
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Trail

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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Contacts

Local Club: Aravaipa Running

Mar 30, 2020: Crown King Scramble 50K: Virtual Edition

Mar 24, 2020: Dam Good Run: The Virtual Edition

Mar 23, 2020: 2019-2020 Desert Runner Trail Series Final Standings

Land Manager: USFS - Prescott National Forest Office

Mar 26, 2020: Construction Update - Temporary Closures at Lynx Lake Recreation Area

Mar 26, 2020: Prescott NF Offering Virtual Services in Response to COVID-19 - Clarification on how to purchase fuelwood permits

Mar 23, 2020: Prescott National Forest to Temporarily Shut Down All Developed Recreation Sites in Response to COVID-19

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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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  5.0 from 2 votes

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#890

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#43

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Looking east from Sundog Ranch trail
Sep 26, 2017 near Prescott, AZ
Looking west from Sundog Ranch Trail
Sep 26, 2017 near Prescott, AZ
Approaching Highway 69
Aug 31, 2017 near Prescott, AZ
P-Mountain Trail
Aug 31, 2017 near Prescott, AZ
please dont use trail when muddy
Mar 26, 2019 near Prescott, AZ

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