Directions to Watson Woods Riparian Preserve

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Watson Woods Riparian Preserve can be accessed at 1626 Sundog Ranch Road in Prescott, Arizona.

From Prescott: Take Highway 89 North for 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Prescott Lakes Parkway. Turn left at Sundog Ranch Road. Turn left into the parking area shared with the Prescott Peavine Trail.

From Prescott Valley: Take Highway 69 West for 5 miles (from Glassford Hill Road). Turn right at Prescott Lakes Parkway and continue down the hill for 1.9 miles. Turn right at Sundog Ranch Road. Turn left into the parking area shared with the Prescott Peavine Trail.

From Chino Valley: Take Highway 89 South for 10.8 miles (from Outer Loop Road). Turn left onto Prescott Lakes Parkway. Turn left at Sundog Ranch Road. Turn left into the parking area shared with the Prescott Peavine Trail.

From the parking area, follow the paved Peavine entrance trail for about 100 meters, pass the picnic ramada, and turn left once you reach the cindered portion of the trail. The Preserve walk-in gate and kiosk are west of the large walnut tree. Check out the Hours and Guidelines for a successful visit.

Upstream Preserve Trails (click to enlarge):

Downstream Preserve Trails (click to enlarge):

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