Hike up to Mount Tritle near Prescott, Arizona.
Navigating to the trailhead is the trickiest part of this hike. Hopefully the directions above guided you sufficiently to where you are standing next to the orchard that marks the remains of Kendall Camp. Follow the signs that mark Trail 65. The first part of this hike is along the quickly narrowing dirt road to the section of trail closed to motor vehicles. It's only about 10 minutes walking away (marked as V1 on the map).
Trail 65 has a few junctions, but each is marked with trail markers so it is easy to follow. The narrow road becomes a trail and starts the 900 ft climb to the Maverick Ridgeline. The trail is shaded with pine and Oak trees, which makes the walk quite pleasant.
After about 1.3 miles of hiking you reach the ridgeline and a dirt road that has been closed to vehicle traffic. Turn left here (WP1 on the map) and continue to follow the trail along the ridgeline. This is definitely the highlight of the hike, as the ridgeline is quite prominent and the views are tremendous. You'll see Crown King, Prescott, Granite Mountain, and the surrounding Bradshaw mountain range. Continue along the up and down trail on the ridgeline until the trail forks (WP2 on the map). Turn left here and finish the climb up to the top of Mount Tritle. Your climb is rewarded with a little shady spot to rest and have lunch. After you have finished luxuriating on your climb to the top of Mount Tritle, turn around here and return the way you came.
