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| | There are backpacking trails all over Arizona, and one of those is Bull Run Trail in Yavapai County. Relatively far from Prescott you bump into Bull Run Trail, but when you backcountry walk it you're always having a good time. Every backpacking trail in Arizona is beautiful in its own way. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. If you are in Arizona during trekking season you have to go trekking. Bull Run Trail is pretty waterless mostly; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain while June is mostly |
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the driest month. For the duration of the warm months at Bull Run Trail highs are generally in the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are generally in the 50's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Bull Run Trail.
| | This backcountry trail has a total elevation difference of 2,681 feet which is higher than average. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 6.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Different parts of Bull Run Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is a backpacking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. The length of this trail is about average having an average | |
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number of uphill miles which makes it a brilliant wilderness trail for experienced walkers in glorious shape. Here in Arizona trekking is a nice idea. We all need to get out in the great outdoors once in a while, and Bull Run Trail in Yavapai County, Arizona is just what you need.
There are so many wilderness trails in this vicinity. Sometimes this backpacking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Bull Run Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry
hiking it in and back out. Bull Run Trail is 7.8 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk.
Briefly about the general area:
Horsethief Creek is a stream that you may bump into while you're here; Battle Flat is a great location. Bull Run Trail beyond doubt is in the
middle of a stunning outdoors paradise. Don't leave Bull Run Trail without first paying a visit to Gladiator Spring.
People from Prescott love to come to Bull Run Trail, and Bull Run Trail is nice enough to spend more than a day at, Hazlett Hollow Campground is a nice local
campground. A tour to Rainbow Spring will fill your spirit with good feelings, and Wild Flower Gulch is another nice location to have a look at close by. Tuscumbia Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth visiting, and a great location to camp here at Bull Run Trail is Kentuck Spring Campground.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 34.23, Longitude -112.3411
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 7.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Total elevation difference: 2681 feet
Quality Inn & Suites, Prescott
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18 miles away
Full service hotel. Restaurant, lounge, indoor pool, spa, and beauty shop on premises. Whirlpool suites available. 4 miles to Whiskey Row. Pet lovers can enjoy our scenic pet walk trail and a complime...
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Holiday Inn Express Prescott, Az, Prescott
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18 miles away
Welcome to the site of the Award Winning Holiday Inn Express Hotel - Prescott, Arizona. We are just 96 miles north of Phoenix. We are conveniently located near the entrance to Prescott's Gateway Mall...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Prescott, Arizona
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Bradshaw Trail, Yavapai
County
, 2 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2026 feet elevation difference |
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Algonquin Trail, Yavapai
County
, 4 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2168 feet elevation difference |
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Horse Mountain Trail Number Two Hundred Twelve, Yavapai
County
, 4 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1162 feet elevation difference |
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Twin Peaks Trail, Yavapai
County
, 6 miles away, 10.2 hiking miles, 2992 feet elevation difference |
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Lane Mountain Trail, Yavapai
County
, 6 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3085 feet elevation difference |
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Wagoner Trail Number Two Hundred Thirteen, Yavapai
County
, 6 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1014 feet elevation difference |
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Tiptop Trail, Yavapai
County
, 6 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1350 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Bull Run Trail:
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Quality Inn & Suites, Prescott
, 18 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Prescott, Az, Prescott
, 18 miles away |
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Residence Inn by Marriott Prescott, Prescott
, 18 miles away |
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Forest Villas Hotel, Prescott
, 18 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Prescott, Prescott
, 18 miles away |
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18 miles away
