WOLVERTON MOUNTAIN and QUARTZ MOUNTAIN
WOLVERTON MOUNTAIN and QUARTZ MOUNTAIN Summit of Quartz Mountain Over its 54-mile course, the Prescott Circle Trail tours some of the most spectacular country in Arizona�s central highland region. The city-circumnavigating route is organized into 10 segments that range from 2.7 to 9.1 miles in length with unique features that transport hikers through shady pine forests, lakeside coves, granite dells, grasslands and juniper scrub. Summit of Quartz Mountain But if highpoint vistas are your thing, Segment 4 delivers two juicy side trips: One tops out on an exposed crest with terrific sights while the other explores a solitary quartz-studded knoll. The segment is tethered by two trailheads. The White Spar Road trailhead is near a campground while the Aspen Creek trailhead is hike-in only. The quickest access to the peaks is via the latter. Begin on Aspen Creek Trail #48 across from the parking area on Copper Basin Road. First up is Wolverton Mountain. Wolverton Mountain Trail To get...