The Granite Dells is a geological feature north of Prescott, Arizona. The Dells consist of exposed bedrock
and large boulders of granite that have eroded into an unusual lumpy, rippled appearance. Watson Lake
and Willow Lake are small man-made reservoirs in this formation.

The Peavine National Recreation Trail follows the former railbed of the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix
Railway through the Granite Dells. This winding portion of the railroad was known as the "Peavine"
because its twisting curves resembled that of a pea vine. It connects to the Iron King Trail, which follows
the route of the old Prescott & Eastern Railroad through the eastern Granite Dells. Both are rail trail
conversions.
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The Dells' granite has an unusually high uranium content, and thus homes built
over the granite should be checked for radon leaking from the granite.
THE ROCKS AT GRANITE DELLS HAS BEEN DATED AT 1.4 BILLION YEARS OLD!