Ranked One Of The Best Kid-Friendly Hikes In Arizona, Have Fun Exploring This Waterfall Trail In Prescott National Forest

If you're looking for an outdoor adventure the whole family can enjoy, we've got just the place! Wolf Creek Falls Trail is a 0.9-mile loop trail in the Prescott National Forest that's perfect for kids and pets. The scenery is gorgeous throughout the entire hike, but the huge waterfall at the end is truly something special. This is definitely one of the best hikes in Arizona! Check it out:

At just under a mile long, Wolf Creek Falls is an easy loop trail in Prescott National Forest.

Its short length and minimal difficulty make the hike perfect for families, including kids and pets.

The trail meanders through several different types of terrain, including stretches of rugged, backcountry landscape lined by towering trees that fold in on each other to form whimsical tunnels.

It's like entering a portal to a faraway fairyland without ever leaving Arizona!

Around every corner lies a new panoramic vista just waiting to be discovered.

Blind curves feature scenic overlooks that gaze out on majestic mountains and clear blue skies.

Year-round, but especially in the spring, vibrant flora abounds along the trail.

Among the vegetation, you'll see amazing manzanitas, cactus flowers, and ragwort - not to mention the lush greenery that invokes an enchanting, jungle-like vibe onto the surrounding mountain landscape.

As late as early spring, snow is still visible on the distant peaks.

Almost touching the clouds, these mighty summits hold onto memories of winter a tad longer than the rest of us do.

To access the falls, you'll cross a small creek and look for a side trail between two logs. Follow this path, along with the crescendo of running water, and you'll come upon a truly breathtaking scene.

Protip: this leg of the hike does involve some scrambling over rocks, so feel free to skip it if your kids are small.

The intensity of flow largely depends on recent rainfall, but AllTrails users regularly report a strong, steady cascade.

At the base of the falls, a variety of multicolored stones shimmer brilliantly in the sunlight. Between these unique natural features and the meditative sound of a roaring current, this quick and easy trail is definitely worth the half an hour or so it takes.

This wondrous video shows off the pristine beauty of Wolf Creek Falls:

Visit the AllTrails page to learn more about this amazing hike (with lots more pictures), and if you like what you see, you might want to amp up your hiking game with AllTrails+. Have you ever hiked to Wolf Creek Falls? If so, we'd love to hear all about your experience! Need more? Check out our favorite waterfall hikes in Arizona - good luck deciding on a favorite!

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