Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Pinnacle Peak Day Hike


when? Trip Report : December 31, 2003
where? Scottsdale
the hike     What to bring: comfortable, sturdy shoes or hiking boots, plenty of water, camera, pet llama, snacks, & money if you want to brunch after the hike.
    Brunch – at 11:00 AM at Cafe Ted, 8700 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale (at the Citadel, NW corner of Pinnacle Peak and Pima roads).
    Follow this link for more info.   Pinnacle Peak, AZ
distance 3.5 miles round trip
time 2-3 hours
EC +-1100' elevation change
elevations 2355' (trail’s end) to 2889' (trail top)
type round trip
starting at
Pinnacle Peak Trailhead 33° 43.635' N,  111° 51.483' W  [NAD27]
on trail 100% — Pinnacle Peak Trail
rating "C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed no
cost Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather Scottsdale
meet 9:00 AM at Pinnacle Peak Trailhead.
drive From the 101, take the PRINCESS DR/ PIMA RD (exit 36), stay straight to go onto N PIMA RD and turn RIGHT onto N PIMA RD. Turn right at Happy Valley Road, left on Alma School Road, and then left at Pinnacle Peak Pkwy (just before Jomax), drive past Pinnacle Peak Patio and park in the trailhead parking lot. Drinking fountains and restrooms available.


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