Prescott mountain biking
Granite Basin Recreation Area
Iron Springs Road, ten minutes west. Trail #305 (5.5 miles) and connecting routes through the Granite Mountain foothills. Mostly intermediate, rocky technical sections.
Watson Lake area
Peavine Trail (flat, beginner) plus Granite Dells singletrack for intermediate and advanced. Iron King Trail extends north for distance.
Bradshaw Mountain trails
The 56-mile Prescott Circle Trail loops the entire town, much of it through Bradshaw foothills. Sections range from easy to advanced.
Bike rentals and shops
Thumb Butte Mountain Bikes on Iron Springs Road runs hardtail and full-suspension rentals, repairs, and trail beta. Local shops point you to current trail conditions.
Best season
Year-round. Spring and fall are ideal. Summer dawn rides only. Winter rideable between snow days.
IMBA designation
Prescott has been working toward IMBA Ride Center status. Trail mileage and signage have improved each year.
Frequently asked
Where to start mountain biking?+
Granite Basin trails from Iron Springs Road.
Best beginner trail?+
Peavine Trail at Watson Lake.
Best technical trail?+
Granite Dells singletrack and Bradshaw foothills routes.
Bike rentals?+
Thumb Butte Mountain Bikes on Iron Springs Road.
Is the Prescott Circle Trail rideable?+
Yes, most of it. Plan multi-day if doing the full 56 miles.
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