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 1200 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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  • Donna McNeil

    Thanks for leading Marshall!

    January 1

  • Marshall

    Another great hike (as they all are). Thanks for joining me everyone.

    1 · December 31

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