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Butte Creek
Butte Creek, which was historically known as Pott’s Creek, originates in the Sierra Prietas to the south of Thumb Butte. From there it flows in an easterly direction until reaching Miller Creek at Grove Ave. in Prescott. Hiking on the Butte Creek Trail is available at the upper reaches of Butte Creek in the Prescott National Forest. Stricklin Park, 5 acres of preserved forest, managed by the Prescott Audubon Society, is also found along Butte Creek. This park is available to pedestrian and equestrian traffic only. At the lower end of Butte Creek Prescott College students have engaged in restoration work at Garden St. Historically Garden St. crossed the creek, but in 1996 students worked with the City of Prescott to close this crossing. Since that time a number of revegetation projects have been undertaken there.

Directions
Stricklin Park: From downtown Prescott follow Gurley St. west until it turns into Thumb Butte Rd. Continue for approximately another 1.5 miles and turn left of Sherwood Dr. (just past Hassayampa Village Lane). Follow Sherwood as it bends to the right and look for the park on the left hand side. Street-side parking is all that is available. Please be considerate of the neighbors.

Garden St.: From downtown Prescott follow Gurley St. until reaching the traffic light at the intersection of Gurley and Grove Ave. Take a right-hand turn and continue north on Grove until reaching the light at Sheldon St. Go left. Before crossing Butte Creek on Sheldon St. turn left at the alley and park at the Butte Creek Café. The creek and restoration area are just below the café and its garden.