Moderate
Pinnacle Peak Trail
Arizona
Distance4 mi
Est. time~1 hr 59 min
Elevation gain↗ 1,300 ft
RouteOut & back
Pinnacle Peak Trail is a moderate 4-mile out & back hike in Arizona with about 1,300 ft of elevation gain. a beautifully maintained Sonoran Desert traverse with granite overlooks and broad McDowell Mountain views; no dogs, little shade, and no facilities beyond the trailhead.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.
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