PIONEER PARK TRAILS

The trails in this 280-acre park are well-connected to the rest of the City of Prescott’s Mile High Trail System, connected on each end to trails we’ve already written about — the EmbryRiddle/Jan Alfano to the east and Longview on the west.

To reach Pioneer Park from downtown Prescott, take Gurley Street east until reaching AZ Route 89. Turn left (north) onto 89 and continue about 3.7 miles to Willow Lake Road, turning left (west). After about 2 miles turn right onto Willow Creek Road, then take the first left onto Sandretto Drive. Then take the first right onto Tower Road and continue to Commerce Drive. After about a third of a mile, the Brownlow Trail parking lot will be on your left, next to the pickleball courts.

Parking fees: None

Uses: Hiking, mountain biking, equestrian Distance: 20 miles total, with numerous ways to customize your trek within Level of difficulty: Easy to moderate Elevation: 5,220 feet to 5,580 feet