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Iron Springs Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Prescott, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Iron Springs Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Iron Springs Trailhead
“This trail is intertwined with the Spence Springs trail and it's a tad easier , equally beautiful nevertheless.”
Nice trail. There is a private road and don't let it scare you. People walk in and out all day long on this road. A lot of deer in this area. It's great fun.
This trail is intertwined with the Spence Springs trail and it's a tad easier , equally beautiful nevertheless. It also provides a gravel road alternative for a faster pace or use of a vehicle. There is a "special feature" somewhere on the trailway that i ll leave for you to discover!
This is the Spence Basin trail system. Great trail for mtn biking and hiking. Well marked with signs at the trail junctions. You can connect to the Thumb Butte trails.
Ample parking at this popular trailhead. Lots of interlocking hike and bike trails. No water or restroom. Crosso point for the Prescott Circle Trail. Great views od the Prescott Basin. If you have a friend and two vehicles there are a number of options for one-way hikes from 30 minutes to half day trecks.
Trail conditions & character
“This trail is intertwined with the Spence Springs trail and it's a tad easier , equally beautiful nevertheless.”
Plan your run at Iron Springs Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
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