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		<title><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ArizonaHiking.org]]></description>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=483:badger-mountain&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Badger Mountain Trail loop]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=483:badger-mountain&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								Hike the Badger Mountain trail near Prescott, Arizona. From the parking area, walk along the well worn Turley trail to JCT_1L on the map (about 0.3 miles). At this junction,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2021 13:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>483</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-05-09</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To get to the trail head: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. At Cordes Junction, take HWY-69 towards Prescott. After leaving the Prescott Valley area, you&#039;ll reach the intersection of HWY-69 and HWY-89. Stay left on Gurley street and make a quick left turn onto Robinson Drive into a residential area. From Robinson Drive, turn left on Hillcrest, which quickly turns into Butterfield Road. When you reach a five way intersection, turn right onto Wells Fargo Road. When Wells Fargo road turns north, look on your right for a small, hidden dirt road (the trailhead sign is tough to spot). Take this well graded dirt road to the parking area and Turley Trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[205 Wells Fargo road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:zip>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[86303]]></c:value>
                                          </c:zip>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[7.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop hike described is 7.5 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 3.5 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s about 800 feet of gain and loss over the course of this hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-05-08 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We only had to share this hike with two mountain bikers. If you&#039;re looking for a hike in the Prescott area with good solitude, this is a great pick.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.5424796]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.4382234]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route finding, mountain bikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=482:russian-well&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Black Canyon Trail: Russian Well]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=482:russian-well&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Black Canyon trail to Russian Well near Prescott, Arizona.    The Black Canyon trail system is an ambitious plan to create a trail all...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>482</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-05-05</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Continue on I-17 past this junction and past the town of Cordes Junction to the Orme/Dugas road exit (exit #268). Turn left here (west) and take this well graded dirt road 7.1 miles to the unsigned dirt parking area to the left. There is a small brown trail marker that marks the start of the Black Canyon trail here.      ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Orme Road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Dugas]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4 miles for the out and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3.0 hours with a 15 minute break to explore Russian well and the Tri-mine]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 300 ft gain and loss.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There is no shade on this trail, so it would be a good Fall, Winter, Spring hike. Just make sure the road is not muddy or snowy. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-03-23 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We had this trail all to ourselves.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4766679]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1217012]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The trail can be a bit tricky to follow in places but Russian Well and the Tri-mine are interesting places to explore. This is a moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Cattle grazing, some route finding.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=339:cedar-spring&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Cedar Spring]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=339:cedar-spring&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Cesar spring trail near Prescott, Arizona.    We had a rare opportunity to take a hike that normally requires a shuttle, as a result of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>339</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
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				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

WEST TRAILHEAD: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 north to the HWY-69 exit. Take HWY-69 towards Prescott. After the HWY-89/HWY-69 intersection, take HWY-89 West, which is Sheldon Street. From Sheldon Street, turn right onto Montezuma Street. When this street turns west, it turns into Whipple Street. Continue on Whipple Street until it turns into Iron Springs road (at the intesection with Willow Creek Road). From here, Iron Springs Road heads North West. From this intersection, drive about 8.4 miles and turn right onto signed dirt road Contreras Road (FR336). This is a well graded dirt road. Take this road for 3.8 miles to a T intersection with signed Tonto Road. Turn right (also FR102) and take this road for 2 miles to a signed cattle guard. Just after the cattle guard, turn right onto FR41. FR41 requires a high clearance vehicle. Take FR41 for 0.3 miles. At the fork, bear right. After 0.3 miles, go under a bridge and turn left onto FR671. Drive 1.6 miles on FR671 to a gate. Unsigned trail #41 is on your right about 100 yards away, through yet another gate.

EAST TRAILHEAD: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 north to the HWY-69 exit. Take HWY-69 towards Prescott. After the HWY-89/HWY-69 intersection, take HWY-89 West, which is Sheldon Street. From Sheldon Street, turn right onto Montezuma Street. When this street turns west, it turns into Whipple Street. Continue on Whipple Street until it turns into Iron Springs road (at the intesection with Willow Creek Road). From here, Iron Springs Road heads North West. From this intersection, drive about 6.2 miles at the signed trailhead for Little Granite Mountain Trail #37.      ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.6 miles for the through hike described.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4 hours of hiking for the one way hike described.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1600 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[One Way]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring to Early Fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2011-10-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We only shared this trail with two other hikers]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.6600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.6300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Be Aware of: bushwhacking, route finding.

30 yr old Recommendation: We really enjoyed this hike, even though the weather didn&#039;t cooperate. As you climb, the views and scenery gets more and more impressive. This is a moderate difficulty day hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[bushwhacking, route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=357:coleman-trail-108&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Coleman Trail #108]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=357:coleman-trail-108&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Colman Trail near Prescott, Arizona.   From the signed trailhead, head along the closed dirt road. About 0.1 miles from the trailhead, the trail leaves this...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>357</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-05-05</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/84/e6/3b/357_colemantrail2-1336262745.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. At Cordes Junction, take HWY-69 towards Prescott. To short cut the distance, take Fain Road North to bypass Prescott and head directly to HWY-89A. Take HWY-89A East towards Jerome.  At the summit of Mingus mountain, turn right on the signed junction for the Methodist Camp (FR104). Take the well graded dirt road FR104 for 2 mile, following the signs that lead to the Methodist camp. After passing the camp, continue towards the signed Mingus campground. Once you reach the campground, turn right and continue through the campground, following the signs for trail #108 and trail #9037 (about 0.7 miles from the entrance to the campground). There will be a spur road to your right that will be very near the big radio towers. Keep an eye out for the trail marker for TR108 on your right and park here.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back described is 4.4 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about 2.5 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s about 1000 ft of elevation loss to get to FR413]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-05-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent solitude on this hike. We didn&#039;t have to share this trail with a single hiker.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.6900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was a moderate difficulty hike with really nice views. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route Finding, some bush whacking. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=456:constellation-trails-hike&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Constellation Trails]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=456:constellation-trails-hike&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Constellation trail system near Prescott, Arizona.   The Constellation trail system is a group of trails near the Phippen Museum of Western Art that allows for...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2016 00:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>456</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-08-14</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/8c/c5/ef/P8130017-99-1471133381.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. When you enter the city of Prescott Valley, turn right on the signed road for Prescott Lakes Parkway. Take this road to HWY-89 and turn right. From here, its about 3.6 miles to the Phippen Museum of Western Art (it will be on the right). Turn right here and park at the location signed for &#039;Trailhead parking&#039;.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Highway 89]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There are many trail options in this group of trails. The hike we did was 2.4 total miles. But you can customize your hike to different lengths.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just over an hour for our meandering path in this area.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 300 ft of climbing]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring to Early Fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2016-08-13 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Surprisingly good for such an easily accessed area. We saw only two other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.6233197]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.4255797]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[There&#039;s a bit of scrambling in places, but you could avoid these if you wanted. These trails make for easy hiking.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[When the trail goes across the rock, there are usually white paint dots to help you stay on the path.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=493:feldmeier-goldwater&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Feldmeier-Goldwater Lake Loop Hike]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=493:feldmeier-goldwater&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Loop hike around the Goldwater lake via Feldmeier and Goldwater Lake trails near Prescott, Arizona.   Goldwater lake is a scenic forested Lake near Prescott. There is a...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 17:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>493</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-08-21</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/ee/61/a2/P8200019-8-1629568572.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. At the intersection between HWY-89 and HWY-69 towards the town of Prescott, turn left (HWY-69) and head towards the town of Prescott on Gurley Street. Turn left on Mount Vernon Avenue which eventually becomes the Senator Highway. Take this road 4.1 miles to the large parking area on the left. Pick up the signed trailhead for the Goldwater Lakes Trail #396 by walking across the Senator highway from the parking area.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.3 miles for the loop hike]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us three hours with a 15 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 300 ft total elevation change.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Lollypop Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring to Early Fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-08-20 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Average. We only saw 4 other hikers, but probably 10 mountain bikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4951153]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.4395323]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a really enjoyable hike through the forest and well worth doing. This is a Moderate difficulty day hike due to the sometimes tricky route finding.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain bikes and some route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
						<item>
				
				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=356:gaddes-canyon-trail-9037-upper&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Gaddes Canyon Trail #9037 (Upper)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=356:gaddes-canyon-trail-9037-upper&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Gaddes Canyon trail near Prescott, Arizona.   This hike was supposed to be part of a loop hike that included The nearby Coleman Trail #108. We...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 23:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>356</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-05-05</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/45/5d/d4/356_gaddescanyon2-1336262040.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. At Cordes Junction, take HWY-69 towards Prescott. To short cut the distance, take Fain Road North to bypass Prescott and head directly to HWY-89A. Take HWY-89A East towards Jerome.  At the summit of Mingus mountain, turn right on the signed junction for the Methodist Camp (FR104). Take the well graded dirt road FR104 for 2 mile, following the signs that lead to the Methodist camp. After passing the camp, continue towards the signed Mingus campground. Once you reach the campground, turn right and continue through the campground, following the signs for trail #108 and trail #9037 (about 0.7 miles from the entrance to the campground). There will be a spur road to your right that will be very near the big radio towers. Keep an eye out for the trail marker for TR9037 on your right and park here.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.1000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back described is 2.1 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us about an hour, but we were spending some additional time trying desperately to find the trail continuation. It may be quicker for you. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-05-05 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent solitude on this hike. We didn&#039;t have to share this trail with a single hiker.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.6900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was an easy hike, despite the route finding. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route Finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=287:gaddes-spring-trail-110&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Gaddes Spring Trail #110]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=287:gaddes-spring-trail-110&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Gaddes Spring trail near Prescott, Arizona.   Mingus Mountain has been a real curse for my route finding abilities. After stumbling around to find the trailhead...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>287</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/e8/79/67/287_gaddesspring1-1324247178.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. At Cordes Junction, take HWY-69 towards Prescott. To short cut the distance, take Fain Road North to bypass Prescott and head directly to HWY-89A. Take HWY-89A East towards Jerome.  At the summit of Mingus mountain, turn right on the signed junction for the Methodist Camp (FR104).

LOWER TRAILHEAD: Take the well graded dirt road FR104 for 1.3 miles. Turn right onto FR413 (sometimes signed as Allen Springs Road). This road is rougher and rutted, so a high clearance vehicle is recommended. Take this road 3.0 miles to the signed trailhead on your left.

UPPER TRAILHEAD: Take the well graded dirt road FR104 for 2 mile, following the signs that lead to the Methodist camp. Turn right on the signed junction with FR104B. After driving 0.2 miles, you&#039;ll see the signed trailhead on your left. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[5.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop described is 5.4 miles round trip. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2.5 hours of hiking, but we got way off trail, so you may be quicker.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1100 ft gain. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2009-05-09 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent solitude on this hike. We only saw two other hikers on a Saturday.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.6900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[I really enjoyed this easy hike in the forest. The area on top of the rim is particularly enjoyable. This hike is rated Moderate because of the route finding. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Route Finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=452:glassford-hill-hike&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Glassford Hill]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=452:glassford-hill-hike&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Glassford Hill in Prescott, Arizona.   It's very likely you've seen the looming shape of Glassford hill as you drive into the town of Prescott. Like...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2016 14:32:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>452</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-05-08</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/a0/b9/96/P5070005-24-1462735159.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. Turn right at the intersection with Prescott East Highway. Take this road to Antelope Lane. Turn left here. The trailhead is at the intersection of Antelope lane and Castle drive. Turn left onto Castle drive, the parking area is on the right.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[East Castle Drive]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Valley]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.2 miles for the out and back to the top]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us a quick 1.5 hours to reach the top and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 feet of climbing to get to the top of Glassford Hill]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:ratingdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Good place to see Pronghorn]]></c:value>
                                          </c:ratingdetails>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring to Early Fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-05-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Pretty good. While I only had to share the trail with six other hikers, I think when the parking area opens up, this will become a popular trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.3600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The trail is wide and easy to follow, with a steady incline. I&#039;d say this was an easy hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                 			</item>
						<item>
				
				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=327:goldwater-lake-trail-396&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Goldwater Lake Trail #396]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=327:goldwater-lake-trail-396&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Goldwater lake trail near Prescott, Arizona.   The Goldwater Lake trail #396 is a pleasant and enjoyable forest walk that tantalizes you with glimpses of...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>327</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/62/ae/12/327_goldwaterlake369-1-1324246037.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To the West Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. At the intersection between HWY-89 and HWY-69 towards the town of Prescott, turn left (HWY-69) and head towards downtown Prescott on Gurley Street. When you get to the downtown Prescott area, turn left onto Montezuma street, which turns into HWY-89 south. Take this road for about 2.7 miles (it will soon turn into White Spar Road). After 2.7 miles, turn left at the signed turn for the White Spar campground. Park at the clearing immediately on your right. The trailhead starts at the gated dirt road. Look for the trail marker sign T0396.

To the East Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. At the intersection between HWY-89 and HWY-69 towards the town of Prescott, turn left (HWY-69) and head towards the town of Prescott on Gurley Street. Turn left on Mount Vernon Avenue which eventually becomes the Senator Highway. Take this road 4.1 miles to the large parking area on the left. Pick up the signed trailhead for the Goldwater Lakes Trail #396 by walking across the Senator highway from the parking area.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[ 8.9 miles for the out and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us four and a half hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1100 ft total gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring to Early Fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2011-04-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Average. We only saw 3 other hikers, but probably 10 mountain bikers. There was a mountain bike festival going on in Prescott at the time, so you will likely have less mountain bikers to share the trail with.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.5100000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.4800000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a really enjoyable hike through the forest and well worth doing. This is a Moderate difficulty day hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mountain bikes and some route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=258:granite-mountain&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Granite Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=258:granite-mountain&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up to the top of Granite Mountain near Prescott, Arizona.    We took this hike a few days after a healthy rain. The snow at the...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2014 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>258</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-05-17</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/f1/0e/aa/258_granitemt-1324251529.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North to Cordes Junction. Take HWY-69 towards Prescott here. Traveling into Prescott from this route, the main street becomes Gurley St. Once you get to downtown, turn right (North) on Montezuma. This road soon becomes Whipple St., then it becomes Iron Springs Road. Keep an eye out for Granite Basin Road and make a right on this road. Take this paved road 3.9 miles to the signed parking for the Metate trailhead. As of May 2014, there is a $5 day use fee for this area. This trailhead has both restrooms and water.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Granite Basin Rd.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4 miles round trip.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4.0 hours hiking to complete this hike, with a 20 minute stop at the top.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[About 1400 ft elevation gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[November]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fall, Winter, and Spring. We went a little late in the season and there was some snow on the top.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2004-10-02 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fair. Expect 10-20 other hikers/climbers in this area.   ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.6200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.5500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Why didn&#039;t I bring my climbing shoes! Nice climb to great views. This is a moderate hike because of the elevation gain. Bring your binoculars to watch for the falcons and the rock climbers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Day use fee ($5)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
						<item>
				
				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=260:grapevine-trail&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Grapevine trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=260:grapevine-trail&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike along the Grapevine trail near Prescott, Arizona.    Driving to the trailhead, you would never know that soon you will be walking among tall pine trees,...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2014 10:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>260</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2014-03-23</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/82/d3/4c/260_grapevinecreek1-1324250822.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. After about 12.2 miles, make a left turn at mile marker 274 (the road is not signed). Take this well graded dirt road for 2 miles. There are a number of forks on this road but if you stay on the main road (or what appears to be the most traveled road) you will be OK. After about 2 miles on this road, the road becomes very rocky and only high clearance vehicles can continue. This is not a road you want to be on when it is wet. Drive 0.7 miles to a green gate. Hopefully the gate is unlocked and you can drive through it (closing it behind you) and drive another 0.7 miles to the trailhead and parking area.      ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Grape vine road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Mayer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.8000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.8 miles for the out and back.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 3.0 hours with a 15 minute break]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1200 ft gain and loss.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[All year, as long as the road is not muddy or snowy. Best season is probably fall.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2014-03-23 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We had this trail all to ourselves.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Walking along the creek is very pleasant and the solitude is tough to beat. This is an easy day hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Rough road to get to the trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=261:groom-creek-loop&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Groom Creek Loop]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=261:groom-creek-loop&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Groom Creek loop in Prescott, Arizona.    While driving on Mount Vernon street through the charming old houses, it would be difficult to imagine that...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>261</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/94/91/87/261_groomcreekloop1-1324250565.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. At the intersection between HWY-89 and HWY-69 towards the town of Prescott, turn left (HWY-69) and head towards the town of Prescott on Gurley Street. Not long after this turn-off, you will turn left (South) on Mount Vernon Street. From this point, it is 6.7 miles on a paved road (Known as the Senator Highway and FR-52)to the signed trailhead parking. The signed turn-off reads &quot;Trailhead #307&quot;. There is a pit toilet at the trailhead, but no water.     ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[8.4 miles for the loop hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 4.0 hours with a 20 minute break for lunch and views.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2400]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1200]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1200 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[March]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Late Spring to Early Fall. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2007-03-03 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Better than expected, considering this should be a popular area. We were hiking on an abnormally warm March day, which is pretty early in the season. We only saw about 10 other hikers.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.4400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The elevation gain is gradual, but 8.4 miles is a long day hike. This is a Moderately difficult day hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[some route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=267:hyde-mountain&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Hyde Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=267:hyde-mountain&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Hyde Mountain in Prescott, Arizona.   To start this hike, look for the brown trail marker labeled #6. Technically, this section of the trail is OK...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>267</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/ad/93/a0/267_hydemt1-1324248273.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. At the intersection between HWY-89 and HWY-69 towards the town of Prescott, turn left (HWY-69) and head towards downtown Prescott on Gurley Street. From downtown Prescott, turn right on Montezuma St. This turns into Iron Springs Road. When you reach Williamson Valley Road, turn right (North). Williamson Valley Road is also known as county road 5 and is a really enjoyable drive through grasslands, remote ranches, and mountains. You&#039;ll take this road about 22 miles to the signed turn for Camp Wood (turn left). This is FR 21, which you will follow for 15.2 miles to the signed junction with FR 95. Turn right onto FR 95 and drive 0.3 miles to the small trail marker sign for FR 95C (turn right onto this road). This area is kind of wide open with the road difficult to find. So look carefully for the FR 95C marker. Once you find FR 95C, follow this rocky road (high clearance vehicles required) about 2.0 miles to the signed start of trail #6. Park here where available.       ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0 miles to the lookout and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.2500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 2 hours and 20 minutes with a 20 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1300]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1300 ft gain. (note, the hike actually starts at 5800 ft and takes another 0.5 miles to get to the point shown in the elevation chart above... I forgot to start my waypoint tracker until I was 0.5 miles into the hike. Sorry!)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[April]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer. Late Spring and early Fall would be good too.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-09-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We had this trail all to ourselves. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.8200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.9000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We had an enjoyable day of hiking all to ourselves in this area. The views were tremendous and the fire lookout is fun to explore. This is a moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[lightning, cattle]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=487:isabella-trail&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Isabella Trail (Spruce Mountain)]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=487:isabella-trail&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to the fire lookout tower on Spruce Mountain via the Isabella trail near Prescott, Arizona.   From the small parking area, follow the brown trail sign marking...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 23:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>487</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2021-06-07</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/bb/85/80/P6070003-17-1623107881.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To get to the trail head: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. At Cordes Junction, take HWY-69 towards Prescott. Just after leaving Prescott Valley, you&#039;ll turn left onto Walker Road (near the Costco). Take this road 10.5 miles where it meets the junction with Poacher&#039;s Row road. Walker road starts out paved and stays that way for the majority of the time. However, it does change to well graded dirt. There were passenger cars on this road, but I felt more comfortable with a medium clearance vehicle. You&#039;ll go through a residential area, so please keep a low profile so we can continue to have access to this trailhead. At the signed intersection with Poacher&#039;s Row road, turn right and drive 0.1 miles to the signed turn for the Isabella trail. Drive on this rocky and rutted road for 0.1 miles (high clearance vehicle needed) and park in the small parking area on the left.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Walker Road]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The out and back hike described is 6.5 miles]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We finished this hike in just under 3 hours]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s about 800 ft of climbing to get to the top of Spruce Mountain]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Wild Animals]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2021-06-07 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Good solitude on this hike. On a Monday, we didn&#039;t see another hiker on this trail.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4337330]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.4176830]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This was a moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Small parking area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=266:juniper-spring&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Juniper Spring]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=266:juniper-spring&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike to Juniper Spring in Prescott, Arizona.    From the parking area, bring out those route finding skills. There is a maze of dirt roads here, but...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>266</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/f1/9b/c5/266_juniper-spring1-1324248805.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. At the intersection between HWY-89 and HWY-69 towards the town of Prescott, turn left (HWY-69) and head towards downtown Prescott on Gurley Street. From downtown Prescott, turn right on Montezuma St. This turns into Iron Springs Road. When you reach Williamson Valley Road, turn right (North). Williamson Valley Road is also known as county road 5 and is a really enjoyable drive through grasslands, remote ranches, and mountains. You&#039;ll take this road about 36 miles (after 22 miles it turns to a dirt road in great shape). Soon after crossing an old metal bridge across Walnut Creek, you&#039;ll see a sign marking the turn for County road 125. This road is also in excellent shape. Turn left and follow this road for 1.5 miles to the signed parking for the Juniper Spring trailhead.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6.6 miles to the spring and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just under 4.0 hours with a 20 minute stop for lunch.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1000 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer. Late Spring and early Fall would be good too.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-09-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We had this trail all to ourselves.  ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.9300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.8400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[We had an enjoyable day of hiking all to ourselves in this area. The spring area and views were well worth the effort. This is a moderate difficulty hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=455:lynx-lake-trail&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Lynx lake trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=455:lynx-lake-trail&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike around Lynx lake near Prescott, Arizona.   Lynx lake is a lovely forested lake just outside the Prescott area. Popular for fishing and boating, there is also...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2016 23:44:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>455</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2016-08-13</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/59/57/99/P8130010-30-1471132395.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To get to the trail head: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. At Cordes Junction, take HWY-69 towards Prescott. Right near the border between Prescott and Prescott valley, turn left onto signed Walker road. Take this paved road 2.2 miles to the signed turn off to Lynx Lake. Turn left and take this short road (Lynx lake store road) a few hundred yards to a parking area. As of August 2016, there is a $1 fee to park here. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.6000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop around the lake is 2.6 miles total ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just over an hour to hike this loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationloss>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[0]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationloss>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This is a flat trail with very little elevation change.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Spring, Summer, Fall]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2016-08-13 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Medium]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This easily accessed lake makes it quite popular. Expect to see 20-40 other hikers.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.5200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.3900000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is about as easy as they come]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[As of August 2016, there is a $1 to park at the lake parking area.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
						<item>
				
				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=265:maverick-mountain&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Maverick Mountain]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=265:maverick-mountain&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike up Maverick Mountain in Prescott, Arizona.    Navigating to the trailhead is the trickiest part of this hike. Hopefully the directions above guided you sufficiently to...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>265</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2011-12-03</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/4f/a7/0d/265_maverickmountain1-1324249392.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. At the intersection between HWY-89 and HWY-69 towards the town of Prescott, turn left (HWY-69) and head towards the town of Prescott on Gurley Street. Not long after this turn-off, you will turn left (South) on Mount Vernon Street. From this point, it is 6.7 miles on a paved road (Known as the Senator Highway and FR-52)to the end of the pavement. From the end of the pavement, go another 0.3 miles and turned right at FR79, which is signed as Whispering Pines Camp. After 1.8 miles you will pass the turn for FR79B (stay left) and cross the Hassayampa River (really more of a creek). After 0.4 miles, turn right at a clear fork (but unsigned). In 0.2 miles, turn right at the sign for the Kendall Camp Trail 65. This last sign has seen some abuse from firearm enthusiasts so it may not be readable when you take this hike. Go another 0.7 miles on this increasingly rocky road (high clearance recommended) until you see a wood fence on your right. The parking area is just ahead where the road forks. You could continue on (right) to the actual trailhead (about 0.2 miles away), but unless you&#039;re on a ATV I wouldn&#039;t bother. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:addressone>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[6525 S Mt Tritle Rd]]></c:value>
                                          </c:addressone>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:zip>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[86303-8195]]></c:value>
                                          </c:zip>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.2000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.2 miles to the top and back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us just under 2.0 hours.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1800]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationgain>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[900]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationgain>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 900 ft gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Out and Back]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2008-08-01 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent. We had this trail all to ourselves.    ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.4300000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.4600000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Easy]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It&#039;s a good climb, but short. The views are well worth the effort. This is an easy day hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[You may share the first 0.2 miles with ATVs until you reach the trailhead]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
						<item>
				
				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=355:miller-creek-trail&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Miller Creek Trail]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=355:miller-creek-trail&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike the Miller creek trail near Prescott, Arizona    The solitude we found on this hike was a pleasant surprise. It winds through a pine forest along...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>355</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2012-04-29</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/79/dc/2a/355_p4290007-1335744266.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To the Trailhead: From the Phoenix area, take I-17 to the junction of HWY-69. Turn left onto HWY-69 towards Prescott. At the intersection between HWY-89 and HWY-69 towards the town of Prescott, turn left (HWY-69) and head towards the town of Prescott on Gurley Street. After passing through the downtown Prescott area, soon Gurley street turns into Thumb Butte Road. After the road changes to Thumb Butte road, the Thumb Butte day use parking area appears on the right after about 1.5 miles. Continue past the Thumb Butte day use area for another 1.7 miles to a signed junction with a blue sign. Turn left here towards Copper Basin Viewpoint. From this junction, drive another 0.6 miles and park in the clearing on the right that marks two camp sites (#5 and #6 I think). The unsigned trail starts on the other side of a rock and earth berm on the south side of this clearing. There was a trail sign there but someone decided to blast it to bits. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.5 miles for the loop hike.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1.7500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us 1 hour and 45 minutes.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[600]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 600 ft gain and loss]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:specialfeatures>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Water]]></c:value>
                                          </c:specialfeatures>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:worstseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[January]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[February]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[December]]></c:value>
                                          </c:worstseason>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2012-04-29 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Fantastic. We didn&#039;t have to share this trail with another hiker. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.5400000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.5500000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The hike itself isn&#039;t too strenuous, but the route finding could be tricky for inexperienced hikers. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[route finding.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:beawareof>                 			</item>
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				<guid>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=314:mingus-mountain-loop-hike&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</guid>
				<title><![CDATA[Mingus Mountain Loop hike]]></title>
				<link>https://arizonahiking.org/?view=article&amp;id=314:mingus-mountain-loop-hike&amp;catid=86:prescott-area</link>
				<description><![CDATA[
								 Hike through the pine forests of Mingus Mountain near Prescott, Arizona.    We were attempting to escape the hot July summer weather in the Phoenix area and...				]]></description>
				<category><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<g:id>314</g:id>
                <g:publish_date>2024-06-16</g:publish_date>
                                					<g:image_link>https://arizonahiking.org/media/reviews/photos/original/b9/15/9d/314_mingusmtloop1-1324246444.jpg</g:image_link>
                                
				                   <c:howtogetthere>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[This hike is located near Prescott, AZ.

To get to the trailhead: from the Phoenix area, take I-17 North toward Flagstaff. At Cordes Junction, take HWY-69 towards Prescott. To short cut the distance, take Fain Road North to bypass Prescott and head directly to HWY-89A. Take HWY-89A East towards Jerome.  At the summit of Mingus mountain, turn right on the signed junction for the Methodist Camp (FR104). Take the well graded dirt road FR104 for 2.6 miles into the Mingus Mountain campground. At the first stop sign, go straight and park at the trailhead.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:howtogetthere>                                    <c:city>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott]]></c:value>
                                          </c:city>                                    <c:state>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[AZ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:state>                                    <c:country>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[USA]]></c:value>
                                          </c:country>                                    <c:region>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Prescott Area]]></c:value>
                                          </c:region>                                    <c:distance>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[4.3000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:distance>                                    <c:hikedistancedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[The loop hike described is 4.3 miles. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hikedistancedetails>                                    <c:time>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[3.0000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:time>                                    <c:timedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[It took us a leisurely 3.0 hours of hiking]]></c:value>
                                          </c:timedetails>                                    <c:elevationchange>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[1100]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationchange>                                    <c:elevationdetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[about 1100 ft loss and gain.]]></c:value>
                                          </c:elevationdetails>                                    <c:hiketype>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Loop]]></c:value>
                                          </c:hiketype>                                    <c:bestseason>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[May]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[June]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[July]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[August]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[September]]></c:value>
                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[October]]></c:value>
                                          </c:bestseason>                                    <c:seasondetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Summer, Fall (I suspect the Fall would be particularly scenic)]]></c:value>
                                          </c:seasondetails>                                    <c:datehikecompleted>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[2010-07-04 00:00:00]]></c:value>
                                          </c:datehikecompleted>                                    <c:solitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[High]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitude>                                    <c:solitudedetails>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Excellent solitude on this hike. Despite a full campground and a fourth of July weekend, we were the only hikers on this trail. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:solitudedetails>                                    <c:latitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[34.7000000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:latitude>                                    <c:longitude>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[-112.1200000]]></c:value>
                                          </c:longitude>                                    <c:difficultyrating>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[Moderate]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultyrating>                                    <c:difficultydetail>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[I really enjoyed this hike in the forest. It reminded me of the Katchina trail in the San Francisco peaks. This is a Moderate difficulty hike. ]]></c:value>
                                          </c:difficultydetail>                                    <c:beawareof>                                                  <c:value><![CDATA[$5 day fee to park (self pay).]]></c:value>
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