Pinnacle Peak Park - Scottsdale, AZ

Important Desert Safety Information

 

The Pinnacle Peak trail is approximately 3.5 miles round trip. This is not a loop trail. A hat, sunscreen, good pair of shoes and at least a quart of water per person is needed to comfortably take this hike. Allow at least 2 hours for the full hike. Stay on the designated trail at all times.

Temperatures can exceed 110 F (43 Celsius) between May and October. Brief and powerful thunderstorms and lightning can occur in July and August. Avoid high points along the trail during storms.

The desert has numerous plants and animals that poke, impale, sting, or bite. Be alert!  Pay attention to your surroundings.

Snakes, insects, and spiders are part of the ecosystem and a few of them have poison in their defense mechanism. If encountered, give them plenty of room and don't panic. Rarely are they aggressive and in time will move away from you if left alone.

PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS:

  • All persons using the park must comply with all federal, state, county and city laws, rules and regulations.
  • Smoking is prohibited in the park.
  • No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted in the park.
  • No parking is permitted on the west side trail connection.
  • No dogs, bicycles, or motorized vehicles allowed on the trail.
  • No commercial activities are allowed in the park.
  • Rock climbing is permitted in designated climbing areas only and access by climbing access trails only.
  • All trail users must yield to horseback riders.
  • Please pack out your trash.
  • Only experienced trail horses and riders on the trail.
 
 
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