Hike or Mountain Bike Ranch Trail #62, Prescott National Forest, Arizona

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Ranch Trail #62 begins in manzanita, pinyon pine, mountain mahogany, and low-growing oak. It climbs considerably to its junction with Boy Scout Trail #126, where Government Canyon lies to the west. From here this trail continues its ascent, offering panoramic views of Lynx Lake, Prescott Valley, Bill Williams Mountain and the San Francisco Peaks. At the trail’s higher elevations, one might spot mule deer, Abert’s squirrels, and wild turkeys. This trail enters ponderosa pine forest before coming to an end at Seven Mile Gulch Trail #9854. The eastern portion of Trail #9854 travels down to Walker Road, while the western end connects with Watershed Trail #299. Trail #299 travels roughly 3.0 miles before it reaches Senator Highway. This trail is open to hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bicyclists. Please be considerate of other users—slow down and know when to yield the trail. Refrain from using horses and bikes when the trail is wet. There is one vault toilet and a picnic table at the trailhead. Travel east on Hwy 69 to Walker Road. Turn right and travel 0.6 miles to the trailhead on the right. The trailhead is signed. There is a large parking area for 12 vehicles on the south side and up to 10 horse trailers on the north side. Road conditions are paved.

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