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| | A lengthy trip separates Prescott from Twin Peaks Trail, but It's always cool to backcountry trek here. There are so many good backpacking trails for backcountry trekking in Arizona; one of these is Twin Peaks Trail in Yavapai County. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Twin Peaks Trail in Yavapai County, Arizona is such a good place. This walk should take you about 1.5 days, so it's a fine thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. This backpacking and hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make |
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sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This is one of many trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Twin Peaks Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. This hiking trail has a total elevation
| | difference of 2,992 feet which is higher than average. Each one of the many backpacking trails of Arizona is worth backcountry trekking. When you're here in Arizona backcountry trekking along one of its backpacking trails is a nice way to spend some time. This part of Arizona has a brilliant deal of available outdoors pursuits. The length of Twin Peaks Trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this trail magnificent for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Different parts of Twin Peaks Trail are at very different | |
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elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Twin Peaks Trail is a location that is reasonably dehydrated commonly; August is when you get the most rain here while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation. All through
the summertime at Twin Peaks Trail highs are typically in the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. During the winter highs are regularly in the 40's; through the dark hours in the winter at Twin Peaks Trail temperatures drop to the 20's. With its 10.2 miles of
walking distance; it's a long hiking trail. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go.
Briefly about the general area:
A short journey to Upper Dead Cow Spring is always worthwhile, and while you're here, you might as well explore Horsethief
Canyon. That right there is a heap already, but it continues; Twin Peaks Trail has it all. Horsethief Creek is a brilliant local stream.
Everybody loves Copper Basin, and a trip to Twin Peaks Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Jerky Dam Spring. Camping is available
at Hazlett Hollow Campground; a tour to Horsethief Basin revitalizes the spirit. A great spot to camp here at Twin Peaks Trail is Kentuck Spring Campground, and why not a little side tour to Crazy Basin Creek.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 34.1768, Longitude -112.265
- - Directions and Road Map
Total hiking length = 10.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2992 feet
Hampton Inn Phoenix/Anthem, Phoenix
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20 miles away
Perfectly nestled in the Arizona foothills of the high Sonoran desert and heart of Anthem is the Hampton Inn Phoenix/Anthem AZ hotel. Conveniently located directly off of I-17 and Anthem Way our Hamp...
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Hampton Inn Prescott, Prescott
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22 miles away
This Arizona Hampton Inn has received the Circle of Excellence Award and Pride Award each year since opening in 2000 and the Lighthouse Award in 2003 and 2004 for guest satisfaction and service. Our g...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Prescott, Arizona
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Prescott, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Twin Peaks Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Twin Peaks Trail. |
| | Trails Near Twin Peaks Trail:
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Castle Creek Trail, Yavapai
County
, 2 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 2619 feet elevation difference |
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Algonquin Trail, Yavapai
County
, 2 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 2168 feet elevation difference |
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Willow Spring Trail, Yavapai
County
, 3 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 1533 feet elevation difference |
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Tiptop Trail, Yavapai
County
, 4 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1350 feet elevation difference |
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Lane Mountain Trail, Yavapai
County
, 5 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3085 feet elevation difference |
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Bull Run Trail, Yavapai
County
, 6 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 2681 feet elevation difference |
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Bradshaw Trail, Yavapai
County
, 7 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2026 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Twin Peaks Trail:
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Verde River, Yavapai County
County
, 35 miles away, Class -blank- - 28 miles long (Clarkdale to Camp Verde) |
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Verde River, Yavapai County
County
, 35 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Camp Verde to Beasley Flat) |
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Beaver Creek, Yavapai County
County
, 37 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wet Beaver Creek to Verde River) |
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Verde River, Yavapai/ Pima County
County
, 37 miles away, Class -blank- - 18 miles long (Perkinsville to Clarkdale) |
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Verde River, Yavapai County
County
, 37 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Beasley Flat to Gap Creek) |
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| | Hotels Near Twin Peaks Trail:
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Hampton Inn Phoenix/Anthem, Phoenix
, 20 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Prescott, Prescott
, 22 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express PRESCOTT, Prescott
, 22 miles away |
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Forest Villas Hotel, Prescott
, 22 miles away |
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Residence Inn Prescott, Prescott
, 22 miles away |
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22 miles away
