First Time There The Views AreSpectacular. I Highly recommendThis Hike 1 Mile Up And 1 Mile DownIts very Gratifying if you make it to the Top Like My Friend Redhawk and me it took us 3 1/2 hrs to get to the top but it was our first time and we took Alot of pics and took our time Especially since Its 6000 feet elevation .But the views Are well worth it.

Definitely a well-designed trail mostly paved on the incline with railings and lots of benches. I enjoyed it so much that I did two laps!

I always love hiking Thumb Butte! It’s a fun trail, short yet challenging. Recommended for anyone visiting Prescott! It’s especially nice during sunset!

This is a nice uphill hike with a paved side and a dirt side. You can go up or down either way. Lots of places to rest and breathe fresh air.

A great climbing trail!

Started hiking up the steep side of Thumb Butte then continued down a trail on the back side. Found a large area of vegetation that had been burned and was charred . Had a nice easy hike after climbing the front side of Thumb Butte. Had a biker and a few hikers pass by. Recommend this hike.There are handicapped accessible bathrooms. Ladies bathroom was clean, all but one toilet.

Extensive trail system, with great views and a good amount of shade. Quite busy, but you still find yourself alone for much of the time, especially if you leave the main summit trail.

Great hike, short. going clockwise is def steeper, but its all concrete path so pretty easy

Great area for hiking. Took trail 33 which is a couple of miles long with some steep sections but most of them paved. Paid parking in the National Forest service lot across the street. Beautiful area and on a weekday morning not at all crowded. Information on the hike is on the National Forest service website. There are a number of other hikes from the same starting point. Great spot

Beautiful trail. Leg burnout! You have a $5 day use fee, Wednesday are free. Great views! Granite mountain hotshot memorial at the top!

Beautiful views, nice hike.

Love this hike... never disappoints! Views, wildlife and perfect weather

Beautiful hiking trails up to the Butte. You can see some great views of Prescott and surrounding mountains from the top and as youre walking.

Awesome hike! Went up backside and down paved front side. CAUTION.....front paved side has ice sections and hard to traverse this time of year. Recommend longer forest trail side right now. Beautiful views at the top!

Very steep incline! Was not expecting it make sure you pace yourself and bring lots of water very beautiful views!

Great hike

All the spots were empty, probably too cold.

Beautiful trails! 1 mile up and 1 mile down.

Always enjoy Thumb Butte a beautiful hike

Short, steep, and beautiful hike just outside historic downtown Prescott. Dogs are welcomed on the trail on a leash. We made the trail into a loop, and kept left at the first junction and went up the paved trail, and came down the dirt trail. Excellent way to get your heart beating first thing in the morning!

I havent got to experience the full effect yet but just seeing it is so beautiful and amazing u can find more pics and info on facebook-Thumb butte

Love to hike thumb butte, two trails to the top, one to the right as you cross the street. This one is a dirt trail but not quite as steep as the asphalt trail that has steep switchbacks. I go up the dirt trail to the right and down the asphalt switchbacks.

Great view short hike 2.5 miles. Worth it!!

Great hike.

Great hike for the family

I hiked to the top of the Thumb Butte trail! The view is stupendous, but its a steep hike.

Nice view at the top. The trail is pretty well kept

Best hike in Prescott if you want a short hike with great views and good cardio. 35 minutes for a speedy advanced hiker, perhaps 90 minutes if you like to stop and enjoy the vistas. :-)

Amazing views! At the beginning, if you take the path to the right, its a very gradual climb. If you go straight, its quite steep. We all loved it!

Great hike with great views. Well maintained. You can chose from a variety of paths to get to the top. Multi level hiking for everyone!

Nice hike. Great views. I found it fairly easy. My 65 year old husband found the trek up difficult. He is not a hiker. Very doable for anyone. I suggest taking the right trail up. This allows for spectacular views on way down. The path to the left is completely paved. Others have said there are stairs but there are not. Right path is more of a hiking path. Mainly dirt with a few rocks.

Great workout, and better viewsIt is pet friendly, and restroom amenities onsite

Great little hike. Good vertical.

My favorite walk!

Nice easy trail. Lots of fun for family.

This place is always nice to come visit. Fairly often I just grab a sandwich and just come up to Thumb Butte to enjoy a lunch and the peace & quiet. Its nice to get in the woods and enjoy nature, and this place reminds me of Pennsylvania, rather than the daily life in the town of PV.

Excellent hike, but go right if you want the easier route up.

Amazing views and well maintained trail (trail is mostly paved)

We have lived at the base of Thumb butte on Thumb butte rd. Since 2004 we have loved every minute of it.

This is a tough hike. Easy for me but yikes! Not for beginners. 18 minutes from bottom to top.

Great hike and views

Excellent location for hiking. You can hike short trails or combine trails to meet your desired distance. Enjoy!

The hike is short but difficult if youre not accustomed to hiking in high altitude (Im from Florida). The views, however, are spectacular.

Beautiful views, fairly easy for someone who doesnt hike often. Couldnt go to the top due to closures we were unaware of until July 15th.

Favorite mountain in Prescott. Thing of beauty

Really nice here. I wish I had brought my mountain bike up here!

Lots of hiking trails picnic benches great place for the whole family to spend the day

A fairly steep and tiring yet fantastic hike to the top. Easy, paved trail most of the way to the top. Incredible views.

Paved trail to the top. Then dirt to the lookout.

Beautiful views. Great hike

Views from the top are absolutely butteful

Beautiful hike right outside of town.

Wonderful place to hike.

Beautiful!! Amazing trails.

We didnt camp, but the hike was great

Left side is quite the challenge

Great

Hiking

Steep

Butte-ful view

Greatest hike ever!