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Firewater

Inside Prescott National Forest
Camp 1 mi away

6.0 mi out & back · 653 ft gain · 6,035 ft high point · Moderate

From White Rock TraIlhead via the Prescott Circle Trail and West (1.8 mi)

In Prescott National Forest · Arizona · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Firewater climbs 653 ft out and back from White Rock Trailhead in Prescott National Forest. The route uses Prescott Circle Trail and West.

Elevation

653 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

1.4 mi from the trailhead
Thumb Butte
Campground · Arizona

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

24 mi from you
Towers Mountain
- Summits Towers Mountain
- Inside Prescott National Forest
- 1,249 ft of climbing
2.7 mi out & back · 1,249 ft gain · Moderate
Prescott National Forest · Camp 7 mi away

Out: 110 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Yavapai County, Arizona
Mountain Institute Joint Technological Education District

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 6.0 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 653 ft round trip
High point: 6,035 ft
Low point: 5,657 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 6.0 mi and 653 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Arizona
Camps within 15 mi: 11
Start: White Rock TraIlhead
Trailhead: 34.5461° N · 112.5454° W

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3.1 mi from the trailhead

Alto Pit Ohv Campground

Campground · Arizona

3.9 mi from the trailhead

Yavapai Campground

Campground · Arizona

6 mi from you

Goldwater Lakes

Ends at Lower Goldwater Lake
Inside Prescott National Forest
3,326 ft of climbing

17.2 mi loop · 3,326 ft gain · Very hard

Prescott National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Granite Mountain

Passes Granite Basin Lake
Inside Prescott National Forest
1,955 ft of climbing

11.1 mi out & back · 1,955 ft gain · Hard

Prescott National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Groom Creek Loop

Summits Spruce Mountain
Inside Prescott National Forest
1,769 ft of climbing

9.0 mi loop · 1,769 ft gain · Hard

Prescott National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Feldmeier

Ends at Lower Goldwater Lake
Inside Prescott National Forest
2,913 ft of climbing

14.8 mi loop · 2,913 ft gain · Very hard

Prescott National Forest · Camp under a mile away

West Spruce

Passes Sugarloaf Mountain
Inside Prescott National Forest
4,515 ft of climbing

16.4 mi out & back · 4,515 ft gain · Very hard

Prescott National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

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- 3,720 ft of climbing
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Prescott National Forest · Camp 1 mi away
Prescott Circle Trail
- Passes Badger Mountain
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- Camp 2 mi away
55.2 mi one way · 6,688 ft gain · Very hard
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Signal

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Weather

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Mon64°37°Sunny
Tue64°37°Mostly Sunny
Wed64°38°Sunny
Thu63°39°Sunny
Fri60°40°Mostly Sunny
Sat57°38°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun54°Chance Rain Showers

Mon: Sunny · wind 1 to 5 mph NE

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