Prescott

Granite, pines and the Whiskey Off-Road.

Prescott sits at about 5,400 ft, between the low desert and the high country, so its trails ride well for much of the year. The 56-mile Prescott Circle Trail links a dozen trail systems in town and the Prescott National Forest, from granite boulders in the Dells to pine singletrack in the hills. Each spring the Whiskey Off-Road fills Whiskey Row with racers and a street festival.

At a glance

Prescott Circle Trail

56 miles

Trail network

~450 miles across 12 systems

Elevation

About 5,400 ft

Gravity riding

Newer Bean Peaks flow trails

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

What’s here

• Cross-country
• Flow trails
• Enduro
• Bike rentals
• Races and festivals

Rentals, guides and shops

• Ironclad Bicycles

  Local shop since 1992 with rental bikes, about a mile from the plaza and the closest shop to the Bean Peaks trails.

• Bikesmith Cyclery

  Downtown bike shop on Montezuma Street for repairs and gear.

• Yavapai Trails Association

  Volunteer group that builds and maintains area trails, with Prescott Circle Trail maps.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• RaceApr 30–May 2, 2027

  Whiskey Off-Road

  Epic Rides’ backcountry race from Whiskey Row into the national forest, with pro races, a fun ride, a downtown criterium and concerts. Registration opens November 27.

Where to stay

• hotelHotel St. Michael

  Old hotel right on Whiskey Row.

  Downtown
• hotelPrescott Resort

  Hilltop resort and conference hotel with views over town.

  10 min drive
• innHassayampa Inn

  Restored historic hotel a short walk from the courthouse plaza.

  Downtown

Nearby

• Whiskey Row · Downtown

  The block of historic saloons facing the courthouse plaza.

• Prescott Brewing Company · Downtown

  Longtime brewpub near the plaza.

• Watson Lake and the Granite Dells · 10 min drive

  Paddling and scrambling among rounded granite boulders on the north side of town.

• Sharlot Hall Museum · Downtown

  Territorial-era buildings and regional history a block from downtown.

Getting there

• Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) · about 1 hr 45 min drive
• Phoenix · about 1.75 hr
• Flagstaff · about 1.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps