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Highlands Center for Natural History

Highlands Center for Natural History

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Highlands Center for Natural History

Name: Highlands Center for Natural History
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Prescott National Forest

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Location: Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

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1. Salida Gulch Trail & Johns Tank Trail loop — Prescott National Forest

8.09km

02:13

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Intermediate

2. Stretch Pebble Loop Trail — Highlands Center for Natural History

1.11km

00:18

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Artistic Bench – School in the Woods loop from Oak Knoll Village

2.56km

00:43

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Georg Koester

December 11, 2020

"In our classroom without walls you will discover Ponderosa Pine covered mountains, deeply shaded riparian habitats, chaparral and woodland, remarkable geologic formations, and amazing vistas, in addition to all manner of forest inhabitants. With educational programming, hiking trails, and a botanic garden, our Prescott nature center has activities for all ages. 1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott, AZ 86303"
"Established in 1996, the Highlands Center for Natural History is a science-based non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) developed to foster an appreciation for and knowledge of the natural wonders of the Central Highlands of Arizona. Operating on an 80-acre campus near Lynx Lake through a Special Use Permit with Prescott National Forest, the Highlands Center is a hub for lifelong learning, designed to invite discovery of the wonders of nature through on and offsite programs reaching over 15,000 children and adults a year and supported by contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations and community partners."
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Georg Koester

March 24, 2021

A great place for learning about the history of nature in this area, The Highlands Center for Natural History highlandscenter.org is particularly wonderful to take children to play, learn, and spend time outdoors. It's also great free parking (with the best maintained faclities) for hikes in the Lynx Lake area. A small store also provides maps and memorabilia for. Check also for current events, which are presented frequently.

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Elevation 1,700 m

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Location: Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

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Highlands Center for Natural History

1. Salida Gulch Trail & Johns Tank Trail loop — Prescott National Forest

2. Stretch Pebble Loop Trail — Highlands Center for Natural History

3. Artistic Bench – School in the Woods loop from Oak Knoll Village

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