Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Goldwater Lake Trail Day Hike
| when |
April 29, 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. |
| the hike |
This enjoyable trail follows a winding
course from a trailhead near the Senator Highway, passes the Upper and
Lower Goldwater lakes, and after 4.6 miles reaches the White Spar
Campground. The trail is wooded and offers views of the Sierra Prietas
Mountains and of Bannon Creek and pond.
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| distance |
10.3 miles |
| time |
5-6 hours plus travel time and lunch after the hike. |
| EC |
+-1500' elevation change |
| elevations |
5367' to 6180' |
| type |
Out and back. |
| starting at |
| Senator Highway |
34° 29.763' N, 112° 26.391'
W [NAD27] |
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| turnaround |
| White Spar Campground |
34° 30.550' N, 112° 28.548'
W [NAD27] |
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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
|
| meet |
7:00 AM in the Fry’s parking lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell
Road. Park behind Denny’s, near the entrance to the Deer Valley Park &
Ride.
33° 38.307' N, 112° 7.024' W |
| drive |
| 1. |
Take I-17 north 49 miles to Hwy 69. |
| 2. |
Take Hwy 69 34 miles west into Prescott. Once in town, Hwy 69
becomes Gurley Street. |
| 3. |
After about half a mile on Gurley St., turn left on S. Mt. Vernon
Ave, which becomes Senator Highway. |
| 4. |
Travel south on Senator Highway 4.1 miles to the trailhead on the
right.
If you pass E. Schoolhouse Gulch Rd, you’ve gone too far.
Parking is limited, but additional space is available directly across
Senator Highway at the trailhead serving Watershed Trail #299. |
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