How long is Prospector?

Prospector is about 1.3 miles long, or about 2.6 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on Prospector?

About 497 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 2,399 and 2,909 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike Prospector?

Plan on about 1 hr 15 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.

What can you do on Prospector?

Prospector is open to hiking, biking and horses, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where does Prospector start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 33.65793, -111.80815. Use the Directions button to get there.

Prospector

Trail near Fountain Hills, Arizona

Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses

Length1.3 mi2.6 mi out and back

Climb497 ftround trip

Hike time1 hr 15 minround trip

DifficultyHardmapped

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 33.65793, -111.80815

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Trail facts

Open to: Hiking, Biking, Horses
Shape: One way
Elevation: 2,399 to 2,909 ft
Ride time: 40 min by bike
Surface: Dirt
County: Maricopa County, Arizona

Can I bring my dog?

We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.

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Camping nearby

Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site 15 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Tortilla Campground 25 mi away · Directions · Reserve

Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.

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Bell Pass Trail 3.2 mi long
Tom's Thumb Trail 4.7 mi long
East End Trail 1.4 mi long
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Common questions

How long is Prospector?: Prospector is about 1.3 miles long, or about 2.6 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on Prospector?: About 497 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 2,399 and 2,909 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike Prospector?: Plan on about 1 hr 15 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on Prospector?: We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
What can you do on Prospector?: Prospector is open to hiking, biking and horses, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
Where does Prospector start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 33.65793, -111.80815. Use the Directions button to get there.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.

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