Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Goldwater Lake Trail Day Hike
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August 19, 2023
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Trip Report :
April 14, 2018
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Trip Report : May 13, 2017 |
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Trip Report : November 1, 2014 |
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Trip Report : August 31, 2013
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| where |
Prescott. For a map, see
Trail Tracks, spring 2008, page 2.
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| the hike |
Here’s another chance at that rare opportunity: lakeshore hiking in Arizona!
This enjoyable trail follows a winding course from a trailhead near White Spar
campground on Highway 89 south of Prescott, passes Bannon Creek and pond,
runs along the Upper and Lower Goldwater lakes. After 4.6 miles reaches a
turnaround point at Goldwater Lake Park, which has tables and restrooms.
After a rest there we’ll then take the other side of Goldwater Lakes back to trailhead.
We will do figure 8 loop
The trail is mostly wooded with many ups and downs but no major climbs.
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| distance |
9 - 10 miles round trip |
| time |
4-5 hours plus travel time and lunch after the hike. |
| EC |
+-1750' elevation change |
| elevations |
5,500' to 6,200' |
| type |
Out and back. |
| starting at |
| White Spar Campground |
34° 30.550' N, 112° 28.548' W [NAD27]
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| turnaround |
| Goldwater Lake Park |
34° 29' 46.4" N, 112° 26' 48.1" W
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| on trail |
100% — Goldwater Lake Trail #396 |
| rating |
"B"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed |
no |
| cost |
Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Prescott |
| leader |
You must email the leader to confirm.
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meet in
Phoenix |
6:30 AM in the
Macdonald’s parking lot on the northeast corner of I-17 & Carefree
Highway. Park away from the restaurant.
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| drive |
| 1. |
Take I-17 north 49 miles to Hwy 69. |
| 2. |
Take Hwy 69 34 miles west into Prescott.
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| 3. |
Once in town, turn left on Montezuma Street (Hwy 89, also Whiskey Row).
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| 4. |
Continue south on Montezuma Street (Hwy 89) for 2.7 miles.
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| 5. |
Pull into the day parking lot at White Spar Campground, which is located on
the left (east) side of Hwy 89.
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