Nearly 450 miles of scenic trails for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, or mountain biking are offerred on the Prescott National Forest. The mild climate allows the trails to be enjoyed year-round. For the more daring visitors, the forest offers opportunities for hang gliding, technical rock climbing and bouldering, whitewater rafting, and excellent mountain bicycling. The Prescott National Forest is guardian of more than 100,000 acres of wilderness represented by 8 wilderness areas. Of these, Granite Mountain Wilderness is the most popular because it is only 20 minutes from Prescott by paved road.
Travel is limited to foot or horseback in wilderness areas.
Currently, the forest is being challenged to increase its emphasis on wildfire and recreation management programs.