Moderate

Pinnacle Peak Trail

Arizona

Distance4 mi
Est. time~1 hr 59 min
Elevation gain1,300 ft
RouteOut & back
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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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