This is a fabulous hike! I would rate this hike as moderate to difficult - but only due to the length and some rock scrambling. My kids were able to complete it with no problems.The trail is very well marked by white blazes. There are so many views and landscapes on this trail! The lake, the rock formations, the small river, and the animals. ️ We saw hawks, many types of other birds, deer, and bunnies.

Awesome network of trails that lead to a lake with a dam. One tall follows the creek and the other cuts up and across the rocks. There are a few park benches along the way that you can sit at for a break. Some of them are shared. The entire trail is marked by white dots.

Nice hike. Must be able to go up and down rocky surfaces.

Suprising trail that starts out in boulders then opens to sandstone mounds and drops down into a lush green space near the damn. Great day trip adventure from Phoenix.

Most of trail around lake was walking on the boulders awesome views of the lake

Beautiful ... Must visit place .. The trail is awesome and the markings to follow was placed at beautiful points ... Wonderful scenic and serenity .. Loved this place and will be visiting again... We went as a group of five and we enjoyed the trip . we went to both the lake view and the dam trail ... Both are awesome .. Have a try and you will not regret it !!!

Great 2.5 hike. As always bring a ton fresh water.

Fumes was a GREAT hike!Great for interval training.

Not too strenuous. Dont forget your water bottle!

Really neat spot almost like trail finding over boulders through a maze with the only trail markers white dots

Beautiful and fun place to Boulder and climb around!

Beautiful medium-challenging hike over rocks, foot bridges, sand and some level ground next to a creek. Ends at the dam. Small parking lot but wasnt a problem when I was there. I will go back.

With a preschooler, it took us about 1.5 hours from trailhead parking lot to Watson Dam for a much needed break and the back again (which we tracked as 2.2 miles). Not easy for our family, quite rocky at beginning and as approaching the dam, but enjoyed by all! Gorgeous and varied surroundings (rocky, prairie, grassy, woods, 3 bridges, rocky stairs). Fun to look for the next white dot for littles. Make sure littles have good shoes for safety and hat for sunny parts. Sense of accomplishment at the end. Beautiful.

Wooded and rocky. Flume trail is short and sweet.

It was so beautiful at sunrrise

Great hike go enjoy

Trails are well marked with signage maps in strategic locations. Restrooms at most trailheads. Clean. Paper maps available. Friendly park service people!

Very nice trailhead!

Great hike, quiet, beautiful boulders, hike down to the Watson Lake Dam. Wildlife, cant beat it!

Nice & pleasant

Great hike. Some bouldering but moderate hike at the most. Great surprise when you reach the creek.

Enjoyed this hike.

Lots of ups and downs. Great view at the top. My dog enjoyed it too.

If you go far enough, you can see the water coming over the spillway of Watson Dam. Quite impressive in February.

Fun/technicalish trails from a semi-secluded trailhead. Can easily get to Watson damn, lake, and the Peavine from here. Great views, and varied terrain trough the Granite Dells.

Nice spot to take a walk

One of the top trails in the Prescott area combine with the over the hill trail makes it 5 stars

A fantastic hike a little on the challenging side as it goes up and through the Granite Dells. Wear mosquito repellent during monsoon season!

It was beautiful and the hike was fairly easy’

Park off the road and see the trail in the dirt parking lot. Lots of fun and in fact Im going there today.

Stunning location with well kept trails

Great trail!

Great trail! One of my favs!

Very peaceful,beautiful place

Fun hike

Beautiful day!

Beautiful views

Beautiful

Beautiful!