February 2017 Mangum Dental Hike-of-the-Month

P Mountain on the Badger Trail 

Distance: 4.5 miles one way

Elevation Gain: 450 ft.

Difficulty: Moderate

Parking: Free

Directions: From the Courthouse in downtown Prescott travel about 1 mile East on Gurley.  Turn right onto Robinson Drive.  Go 2 blocks and turn left onto Hillcrest, which turns into Butterfield.  It’s about ½ mile to the intersection where you turn right onto Wells Fargo.  In about .2 mile you will then have to watch for trail marker at the last mailbox before the street veers left.  There is a sign on the right on Wells Fargo that will guide you between two houses, through a closed gate, and on to the parking area.

The P-Mountain Trail, or Badger trail, connects the Turley and Sundog Trails and is a part of the 50+ Circle Trail System.  Begin this hike with a brief walk on the Turley trail #126.  Follow the Turley trail for less than ¼ mile.  Turn left at the trail marker for the Badger trail.  Follow the switchbacks to the top of the ridge passing the P Mountain dirt road to the overlook and bench (1 ½ mile mark).  Stop to observe the beautiful views of Thumb Butte, Granite Mountain, the Granite Dells, as well as Watson and Willow Lakes.  This hike is all about stunning and expansive views.  Continue on down the switchbacks through the dense chaparral descending to and crossing under Highway 69.  Just beyond here the trail intersects with the Sundog trail.  There is an access road just beyond the intersection.  This is the last stretch completed of the 54 mile Circle trail around Prescott.

Mangum Dental has been serving the Prescott-area dental needs since 1978. We strive to provide exceptional patient care while rendering outstanding compassionate service.  Get the Mangum Dental app for fee and have the hike of the month on the go.  Find us online at www.MangumDental.com.