The Prescott National Forest has announced that day-use hours on the Bradshaw Ranger District will be extended beginning Wednesday to reflect the longer days.

Gates will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. daily through April 30th. During periods of inclement weather, gates may not open until conditions are safe.

The effected Day-Use sites include:

Granite Basin Recreation Area:
Cayuse Equestrian Trailhead
Wekuvde Picnic Area
Granite Lake Boat Launch
Playa Picnic Area
Metate Trailhead

Thumb Butte Recreation Area:
Thumb Butte Day Use area

Lynx Lake Recreation Area:
Lynx Lake North and South Shore Day Use
Lynx Creek Ruins
Gold Panning Day Use
Salida Gulch Trailhead
Ranch Trailhead No. 62

For more information, please contact the Bradshaw & Chino Valley Ranger Districts at 928-443-8000.