Prescott is a beautiful city that allows for so many types of outdoor recreation, which is why it is perfect that the City of Prescott’s Office of Tourism will be the Prescott Trails sponsor at the 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit!

Trail Systems in Prescott

Within Prescott, there is the Mile High Trail System which consists of over 100 miles of trails! This trail system includes the Prescott Circle Trail. The Circle Trail is a group of trails that surround Prescott, and these trails are anywhere from beginner-friendly to more difficult for the experienced hiker, so there is something for everyone! Many of Prescott’s trails are accessible for different recreation types such as hiking or mountain biking. Visit https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/recreation-areas/trails/ to learn more about all of the trails Prescott has to offer.

Make a Difference

The City of Prescott understands that the outdoors is important to its citizens and supports the help the volunteers have to offer to maintain the beauty of Prescott. The City and a group of volunteers known as the Over the Hill Gang work together in order to maintain and preserve the trails of Prescott. If volunteering is of interest to you, visit https://www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events/recreation-areas/volunteer/trails-volunteers/

Check out the City of Prescott and learn more about what the outdoors of Prescott has to offer at booth K17!

Photos courtesy of the City of Prescott.

Findlay Subaru Prescott is the 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit‘s Base Camp sponsor which means swag bags!

About

At Findlay Subaru of Prescott, they are your one-stop-shop location for all of your vehicle needs. Being conveniently located near Prescott Valley, they can serve many residents of Arizona. Whether you need to buy a new car, a used car, or get your vehicle serviced, Findlay Subaru Prescott is here to help you.

Findlay Subaru Prescott has multiple locations for all of your different car needs. From car servicing near Clarksdale to buying a new or used car in Sedona or Chino Valley, their many locations make it easy for you to buy a car and maintain it too!

Shop a Wide Range of Subaru Vehicles

If you want to get a new or used car or SUV, Findlay Subaru Prescott is the place to go. Their showroom has a wide selection of new and used vehicles. From the classics to the stylish modern models, every Subaru you know, and love is near you in Arizona. Not sure which model you want? Their representatives can help you out and set you up with some test drives!

Community Involvement

Findlay Subaru has been a huge help to many organizations in the Central and Northern Arizona areas. Because community is important to them, they have donated over $130,000 since 2017. Their efforts have helped furry friends at Yavapai Humane Society, given bikes to children with Toys for Tots, to encouraging teens at the Launch Pad Teen Center, and much more.

The Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit is grateful for their sponsorship of the swag bags and bringing more fun and excitement this year! You can find them at booth D4.

Learn more about Findlay Subaru at https://www.findlaysubaruprescott.com/

Photos courtesy of Findlay Subaru Prescott’s website.

Love dirt biking, mountain biking, or even just hiking while caring about the outdoors? Then come to the 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit and visit our Whiskey Throttle sponsor Prescott Trail Riders (PTR)!

Mission

PTR was formed in 2014 by area enthusiasts seeking to preserve and expand recreational trail riding in Prescott, Arizona. They are a non-profit group, working closely with the Prescott National Forest, to advocate the appropriate use of approved trails, maintain existing trails and to build new ones. Although the club was started by dirt bike riders, they embrace the teamwork and support of hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, quad and UTV users.

On top of maintaining trails, Prescott Trail Riders also raises money to help injured riders and puts on races to help support the groups mission. Come to the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit on September 30th and October 1st to learn more about how the group is making Arizona trails a better place for everyone. PTR will be at booth D23!

Learn more!

To get involved with maintaining and conserving Arizona’s trails visit https://prescotttrailriders.org/ .

Photos courtesy of the PTR website.

The City of Prescott Recreation Services Park Rangers have created a free Junior Ranger program to promote the Appreciate AZ Leave No Trace Principles, while also teaching the ecology, culture, history, and outdoor recreational opportunities of the Prescott area.

“Our goal is to create future stewards of our open spaces,” said Sean Underhill, a Ranger for Prescott Recreation Services. “The target age range for this program is 6-12, but all ages are welcome to participate and become stewards of our parks and open spaces. Adding on to our free Nature Niños program, the Junior Ranger program integrates new topics and leadership opportunities for local and visiting youth.”

The Appreciate AZ Leave No Trace Principles are to plan ahead and prepare, stick to the trails, respect wildlife, share the outdoors, trash your trash, leave what you find, and be careful with fire. These principles are integrated throughout the Junior Ranger program.
This program consists of a free downloadable guidebook that maps out all of Prescott’s historic sites and outdoor recreational spaces, while teaching participants proper outdoor ethics. It will also be available in print at select locations. Within the Guidebook is a special Passport to Prescott’s museums and local attractions. Those who visit at least 7 passport sites and take the Appreciate AZ Leave No Trace pledge will earn a Prescott Junior Ranger badge.

While supplies last, printed copies of the guidebook and badges will be available to those who sign up for the Prescott Library’s Youth Services Summer Reading Program, at our Recreation Services department, and at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.
They are seeking sponsors to help grow and sustain this program into the future. Visit the Prescott Junior Ranger/ Nature Niños site online to donate or download your free copy of the Junior Ranger Guidebook. Questions or suggestions can be sent to the City of Prescott Park Rangers at [email protected].

If you’re a “Yelp-er”, you’ll like this – especially if you’re coming to central Arizona for the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit in September, 2022. Each year, Yelp compiles a list of the top break destinations for 2022. Whether on a spring break, summer break, or just need a break from the office, these destinations are the perfect locales to take in a breath of fresh air. Among the list of 4 national cities is Prescott, Arizona!

Yelp writer Brenae Leary pens of Prescott, “adrenaline rush seekers should look no further than Prescott, AZ. Visitors to Prescott are searching Yelp to find the best places for mountain biking, many of which are finding Prescott National Forest which offers over 450 miles of scenic trails to explore. So whether you’re new to mountain biking or a seasoned pro, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy some of the best mountain biking in the Southwest.”

In addition to the stunning outdoor vistas, Prescott is home to the famous Whiskey Row, top-notch restaurants and so many other perfect destinations.  Also included on Yelp’s 2022 list are Bradenton, Florida, Jackson, Wyoming, and Santa Barbara, California.

The City of Prescott Received a trails grant from the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), in the amount of $10,000 for trail development. The city will receive the grant, then Prescott Mountain Biking Association (PMBA) will raise a $10,000 match. Once the matching funds are raised, the 20K will then be paid to International Mountain Bike Association and their trails planning division Trails Solutions for the on site planning and document.

Prescott, Arizona – Prescott Flow Trail Development Project: $10,000 grant
With more than 400 miles of trails and 2 million trail visitors per year in Prescott, one may see riders from eight to 80 years old enjoying the trails—like the seven local NICA teams or the Over the Hill Gang trail building volunteers. To address the rapid growth of youth racing and riding, meet the demands of new and future mountain bike riders, and add a trail type not currently available in the area, the Prescott Flow Trail Development Project will add several miles of new gravity trails to the system. Prescott National Forest (PNF), the city of Prescott, and Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance (PMBA) are partners on this project.

“We are pleased to have received this award,” said Joe Baynes, Director of Recreation Services for the City of Prescott. “I want to thank our trails and park land planner Chris Hosking, Prescott Mountain Biking Alliance, the Over The Hill Gang and other enthusiasts who help make Prescott trails better every day.”

The PNF District Ranger, Sarah Clawson said, “The Prescott National Forest is pleased to continue our highly successful partnerships with the City of Prescott and The Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance.  We look forward to the outcomes from this grant to continue our community-based, user-driven collaborative planning efforts for the Greater Prescott Trails Plan.”

According to a PMBA spokesperson, “Our goal is to create plans for a new gravity flow trail or trails.  While this is all still in the planning stages, this grant will allow us to present a professionally planned trail proposal to the Prescott National Forest (PNF).  While Prescott has lots and lots of XC-style trails this grant will jump-start our efforts to bring some diversity to the riding here.”

He went on to say that the grant application has been a coordinated effort involving PMBA, the City and Prescott National Forest (PNF).  “Thanks to Chris Hosking, Joyce van Walsum, Derek Mohler, and Charlie Glasel for their efforts in securing this grant.  It is a matching grant, so we will undertake some fund raising for our obligation to match the grant.”

For more information, go to PrescottTrails.com, or call Recreation Services Department at 928-777-1552. For Information about PMBA, go to prescottmtb.com/. For information about Prescott National Forest, go to www.fs.usda.gov/prescott/.

ARTICLE SOURCE:
https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-receives-10000-trails-grant-from-the-international-mountain-biking-association/