Acker Park is a hidden jewel in the heart of Prescott, located 5 blocks from the historic downtown courthouse plaza. This open space park consists of approximately 80 acres of natural parkland.

The trails are fairly flat with softer soil that makes the trail easier and fast. The Acker Park Trails are the most accessible of the Mile-High Trail System from the city of Prescott. With makes these trails a great daily quick trail run.

Elevation: 5480’ (low) – 5630’ (high)
Length: 1.5 mi.
Skill Level: Intermediate

Happy Trail Running :-)

Next up on my trail running exploration of Prescott was the Centennial Trail. This trail was built in 2012 in recognition to the 100th birthdate of the State of Arizona. The Centennial Trail meanders through the boulders and canyons, with panoramic views of the City of Prescott, Rodeo Grounds, Thumb Butte, and Granite Mountain. Petroglyphs are a feature of the trail.

This trail is another very technical trail that has been cut as a narrow corridor, snaking it’s way through the maze of giant boulders in a deeply fractured landscape. Once you get relaxed and comfortable with the trail you can run it fairly quickly since it increases and decreases elevation throughout the entire route.

Elevation: 5447’ (low) – 5729’ (high)
Length: 2.0 mi.
Skill Level: Advanced

I started my trail running exploration of the Prescott Mile-High Trail System with the Constellation Trails. The trail presents beautiful rock formations and scrub oak passageways. It is very technical with large boulders to navigate as well as sharp rocks along the trail.

Elevation: 5016’ (low) – 5229’ (high)
Length: 2.74 mi.
Skill Level: Advanced

Happy Trail Running :-)