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2,474 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
00:05:06
Avg time
65 ft
Altitude change
5,174 ft
Altitude min
5,240 ft
Altitude max
5,175 ft
Altitude start
5,240 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-0.6%
Grade max
19.8%
Grade min
2,044 ft
Distance climb
59 ft
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
00:05:06
Avg time
Watson Lake Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGranite Dells
Prescott, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Watson Lake is a 2,474 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Prescott Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 49 miles average
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- 19 rides
- 33 miles avg distance
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- 247 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to watson-lake trailhead
(34.587040, -112.423470)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watson Lake
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Where is Watson Lake located?
Watson Lake is located in Granite Dells, Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Granite Dells trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.58704, -112.42347.
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How hard is Watson Lake?
Watson Lake is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Watson Lake?
Watson Lake has 65 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,174 ft to 5,240 ft.
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Is Watson Lake a point to point trail?
Watson Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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