Pinnacle Peak

Join us at Pinnacle Peak! This is a beautiful and scenic trail, with lush desert foliage, views of North Scottsdale and two outlooks pointing to all surrounding major mountains.  The trail itself is rolling with 4 climbs (2 climbs going, 2 climbs returning).  There are no intersections where you can get lost.  The length of the official trail is 3.5 miles (round trip) but we will go past the official turnaround point to a horse gate making the entire hike 4 miles.

LENGTH: 4 miles
TRAIL STYLE: out & back
ELEVATION CHANGE: about 550 feet
CUMULATIVE ELEVATION GAIN: about 1300 feet
RATING: Moderate +
FACILITIES: at TH
DOGS: dogs not allowed

DIRECTIONS:
From Pima Rd and Happy Valley, head east on Happy Valley, go North on Alma School (left at Stop sign), then make a left following the sign for the park.

From Scottsdale Rd and Dynamite, head east on Dynamite, go south on Alma School (right at traffic signal), then make a right following the sign for the park.

 

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  • Debra B

    Sorry for the late notification Marshall, we are going to Tucson tomorrow a.m., catch you on the next one.

    March 12

    • Marshall

      I was looking forward to seeing you Debra. You've been out of town soooo long. See you next time.

      March 13

    • Donna McNeil

      Missed You!

      March 13

  • JACK SCHRIEBER

    explain to me why i dont have a good to see you bx like every one else...i feel neglected

    1 · March 13

  • Marshall

    Great group! Great hike! Beautiful day!! Thanks everyone for coming.

    March 13

  • A former member
    A former member

    Hi! I'm not familiar with the area.....I typed in the address and it came up right away on my GPS so think I'll be able to find it....are we meeting by the restrooms inside the park area? Thanks! My cell is [masked]....looking forward to hiking soon! Leslie

    March 13

    • Marshall

      Leslie ... the park/trail is in town and you shouldn't have any trouble getting there via your GPS. Yes, we're meeting near the restrooms inside the park. See you soon.

      March 13

  • Karen

    I need to do some things at home. Sorry, see you another time.

    March 13

  • JACK SCHRIEBER

    IM GOING FOR SEOND TIME AROUND FIRST TIME WELL THE MOUNTAIN WON THIS TIME I KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT!!HI DONNA GOOD TO SEE YOU MISSED TUES HAD TO WORK

    March 12

  • Joseph Trovarelli

    Event Host, Whats this 11am Hike I got my Baseball games to see work around my Schedule j/k. I will know tomorrow if I can make it

    March 10

    • Marshall

      Blow off the games!

      March 10

    • Joseph Trovarelli

      Its only for the month of March I will not it my 75 miles for March lol

      March 11

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