§ 02 — OVERVIEW
An easily identifiable landmark located on the outskirts of Prescott, this 9,799 acre wilderness is characterized by rugged granite boulders, some the size of a house, stacked one atop the other to elevations that exceed 7,600 feet. The Metate Trailhead in Granite Basin is the primary portal to the wilderness which has two maintained trails.
Hiking groups are limited to 15 people; equestrian groups to 10 animals. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Granite Mountain Wilderness is the most popular of all the wildernesses due to its proximity to Prescott (only 20 minutes by paved road) and the unique experience it offers for hiking among huge granite boulders, rock formations, and the outstanding view of the surrounding area. Campfires are prohibited, however, stoves fueled by propane or white gas are permitted. There is no camping within 200 feet of Granite Mountain Trail #261. For rock climbing, maintenance of existing fixed anchors is permitted, but no new anchors are allowed. Trails within this wilderness include: Granite Mountain Trail #261 Tin Trough springs Trail #308 Baby Granite Loop Granite Mountain Wilderness on Wilderness.net Granite Basin Recreation Area Brochure (1.54 MB) The USFS Wilderness Stewardship brochure explains more about designated Wilderness and how you can become involved in helping care for this precious resource.
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 05 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Thu
87°F
Sunny
5 to 15 mph SW
Fri
86°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 14 mph W
Sat
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 14 mph SW
Sun
85°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 16 mph SW
Mon
89°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 14 mph SW
Tue
90°F
Sunny
1 to 13 mph SW
Wed
89°F
Sunny
5 to 16 mph SW
