Prescott Guide shares about the geological beauty of Prescott

Prescott Guide shares about the geological beauty of Prescott and invites you to experience Prescott outdoors.
Of the many outstanding attributes of Prescott, the geological beauty is one of the most notable. Prescott Guide invites you to see for yourself the unique features of Prescott.

Granite Dells
Prescott is a mile-high city, boasting scenic areas of pine forests, lakes, hills, and interesting rock formations. Granite Dells, just north of Prescott, is perhaps one of the most unique areas, with its lumpy, pink boulders that seem to rise out of the Watson Lake and Willow Lake areas. Peavine Trail winds through the area, named because its shape is that of a pea vine.

Granite Mountain
Just a short distance to the west, Granite Mountain stands at 7,628 feet and covers approximately 12 square miles. Granite Mountain has a cliff that is known to be one of the best rock climbing locations in the state of Arizona. It was once known as Mount Gurley, named for the first governor of the Arizona Territory John Gurley. Prescott’s main street also bears the name Gurley.

Thumb Butte
Just west of Prescott is one of the most popular destinations in the Prescott National Forest area for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The striking shape of Thumb Butte makes it impossible to miss. Its proximity to downtown Prescott and recreational amenities such as picnic areas and trails attracts tourists and locals alike. To protect nesting peregrine falcons, the Thumb Butte cliff face and surrounding area are closed to rock climbing each winter and spring to allow for undisturbed falcon nesting.

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Prescott has everything you could want. Mild seasons mean outdoor activities can be enjoyed during most of the year and you can participate in everything from hiking to bird watching.

Prescott is often voted one of the ten best small towns in America, and you are welcome to come and see for yourself why Prescott is “Everybody’s Hometown”. Prescott Guide invites you to experience all that Prescott has to offer. For more information, visit http://www.prescottguide.com.

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