Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for all the suggestions. Trisha, I did the Peavine trail with my family a few weeks ago. It is a nice trail! I really do appreciate all your feedback. StringCachers > Steven, > > Have a look at: > > http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott/ > > Next go to Recreation and then on to Trails. There are a lot to choose > from. > > Fire info is also available on that web site. > > ~ Ken > > > On Sunday, August 24, 2003, at 04:26 PM, Trisha wrote: > >> As far as I know, all fire restrictions are lifted. Camping in the >> urban/interface region is regulated (only in designated campsites) >> I'd call the FS ahead of time just in case 928-443-8000. >> Peavine Trail is nice and easy, but not really a backpack experience. >> Ken (Lincoln) may know of a better backpacking trail (an EASY ONE, >> Ken!! :-). If all you need is a day hike, Peavine is great, scenic >> (waterfowl), etc. Access off Prescott Lakes Pkwy and 89 near the >> Humane Society. >> Have fun! >> Trisha "Lightning" >> Prescott >> >> >> On Sun, 24 Aug 2003 10:34:13 -0700 (MST), "Steven Stringham" wrote: >> >>> >>> I am planning on taking my scout troop up to the Prescott area for a >>> campout and hike in early September. So, two questions. >>> >>> 1) With the recent rains, what is the fire danger restriction >> changes? >>> Is >>> it better/ less dry? >>> >>> 2) Suggestions on a good 5 mile (easy) hike that my out of shape self >>> would enjoy with my scouts. I do not have a 4x4 vehicle, so that >>> restricts >>> my locations just a bit. >>> >>> And, yes, I plan on doing at least just a bit of caching in the >>> process. >>> >>> Thank you >>> Steven Stringham >>> StringCachers >>> >>> ----------------------------------------- http://stringham-family.org/