Prescott National Forest Bradshaw Ranger District 928 443-8000 http://www.fs.fed.usda.gov/prescott/ JAVELINA #332

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Javelina Trail #332 is part of the 50 mile Prescott Circle trail.

TR 332 rises and falls over the hilly terrain of ’s central highlands. Exposed slopes of and pinyon-juniper woodland are interspersed with shady groves of ponderosa pine where a variety of bird calls can be heard ringing out from among the trees. There are nice views of Thumb Butte and Granite Mountain—Prescott’s most prominent landmarks. TR 332 is notable because it provides a route between these two features. TR 332 follows a portion of the old Santa Fe railroad grade, just past a locked gate.

CAUTION: this trail is open to hikers, horseback riders and mountain bicyclists. Please be considerate of others— slow down and know when to yield.

ACCESS AND TRAILHEAD LOCATION: From downtown Prescott, travel west on Gurley Street (becomes Thumb Butte Road) for 3.4 miles to the Thumb Butte Recreation Area. Continue another 0.9 miles on Thumb Butte Road to a parking area on the right. On the east side of the parking area you will see a TR 318 trail sign. You must hike east about 1 mile on TR 318 to reach TR 332.

Alternately, TR 332 may be accessed from Iron Springs Road. From its intersection with Williamson Valley Road travel northwest on Iron Springs Road 1.5 miles to Granite Basin road (FR 374). Continue on Iron Springs Road another 1.5 miles to the turnoff on the left. Just before the turnoff is a sign indicating that the trail crosses the roadway. Parking is fair. From here the trail can be followed northeast to the Granite Basin Recreation Area, or south towards Thumb Butte.

TRAVEL TIME: 15 minutes from downtown Prescott

ROAD CONDITIONS: Suitable for all vehicles

HIKING TIME: 4 hours, one way LENGTH: 6.9 miles DIFFICULTY: Moderate USE: Moderate

NOTES: Refrain from using horses and bikes when the trial is wet.

RECOMMENDED SEASONS OF USE: Spring, fall, summer

MAPS, OTHER RESOURCES: Map, west half; U.S.G.S. topographic 7.5” quad for Iron Springs, National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map, Bradshaw Mountains, City of Prescott Trails and Outdoor Recreation Map

December 20, 2013 Trail etiquette is an important part of keeping our trails fun and safe for all trail users

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responsibility for the interpretation of this data by others. Map prepared by the Prescott National Forest 12/20/2013