Where is Yarnell Hill located?

Yarnell, Arizona, United States
Yarnell Hill Fire/Location

Where are the Granite Mountain Hot Shots from?

Prescott, Arizona
The Granite Mountain Hotshots were a 20-man wildland firefighting crew based out of Prescott, Arizona, 30 miles from Yarnell. When the fire began to threaten nearby towns, the Granite Mountain Hotshots and several other fire crews were deployed to contain the flames.

Where is the tree located for only the brave?

The Champion Tree is in a drainage at 6,000 feet elevation on the edge of the Granite Mountain Wilderness, close to the city of Prescott. “If you look up off to your right, you’ll see the big cliffs that people like to climb and Peregrine falcons like to nest there.

How long is the Yarnell hike?

about 7 miles
The hike is approximately 3.5 miles long from the trailhead to the Fatality Site, for a full length of about 7 miles.

Where is Brendan McDonough now?

Although is took some time for McDonough to heal from the tragedy, he is doing his best to “pay it forward and honor the brothers he lost that day.” He started Hold Fast Recovery Center in Prescott, Ariz., and is now a public speaker who works with numerous nonprofits for veterans, police officers, firefighters, and …

What killed Granite Mountain Hotshots?

Yarnell Hill Fire
The Yarnell Hill Fire claimed the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. All but one crew member died in the wildfire south of Prescott after a change in wind direction pushed the flames back toward their position.

Where can I find alligator juniper in Arizona?

Giant Alligator Juniper Trail is a 4.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Prescott, Arizona that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from March until May.

What state is granite mountain in?

Arizona
Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park/State