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Thumb Butte

Yavapai County, AZ

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Prescott National Forest day-use recreation area under ponderosa pine at the base of Prescott’s signature 6,514-ft butte—picnic ramadas, potable water, and trailheads for the short steep Thumb Butte Trail #33 loop plus a network of multi-use paths. Iconic Bradshaw Mountains landmark and one of the forest’s busiest family destinations just west of downtown Prescott.

Field facts

RegionYavapai County, AZ
Coordinates34.5521, -112.5213
Managing agencyPrescott National Forest (Bradshaw Ranger District)
Elevation (summit)About 6,514 ft
Day-use fee$5/vehicle (no fee Wednesdays); seasonal hours posted
Primary trailThumb Butte Trail #33 (~2 mi loop, steep sections)

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