"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 …

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March 24, 2021

Hiking

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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1. Salida Gulch and Johns Tank Loop

8.09km

02:13

130m

Hike the moderate 5.0-mile Salida Gulch and Johns Tank Loop in Prescott National Forest, featuring petroglyphs and diverse ecosystems.

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2. Stretch-Pebble Loop Trail

1.11km

00:18

10m

Hike the easy 0.7-mile Stretch-Pebble Loop Trail at Highlands Center for Natural History to discover unique stretched pebbles and diverse ec

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3. Artistic Bench – School in the Woods loop from Highlands Center for Natural History

2.56km

00:43

50m

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

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Elevation 1,700 m

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

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Highlands Center for Natural History

1. Salida Gulch and Johns Tank Loop

2. Stretch-Pebble Loop Trail

3. Artistic Bench – School in the Woods loop from Highlands Center for Natural History

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