Chalone Peak Trail 9 miles round trip, 3 to 5 hours Elevation: 2,040 feet Strenuous Climb to the highest point in the monument, North Chalone Peak, and be rewarded with views of the surrounding valleys.
But the summit’s views are a fantastic, rewarding payoff for the effort.The West Fork Trail arcs to the southwest at .6 mile, crossing Fisher Creek and passing a small series of cascading waterfalls.Towering, old-growth oak shade gnarly-branched rhododendron as The Pinnacle Trail begins to level at 2.25 miles. Although they tend to avoid hot day hiking in summer months.An access trail for rock climbers leads to the summit, but hikers are not allowed on this part of the mountain. Saw some trail runners. From Owls Rest, one mile up the trail, you can make out Camelback Mountain in the distance.The Pinnacle Peak Trail is not a loop trail, but meanders for 1.75 miles before ending. It’s pretty rocky, but I’ve seen a lot of people running it.
After 8:30ish, there won’t be. :/This post has inspired me someday to play a hiking trip with my boys. Would only go on a sunny day. For old-school hikers, this means that you shouldn’t expect to see Leave No Trace or hiking etiquette. What a lovely trail!The Pinnacle Peak hike has a trail culture that is becoming more and more common in Phoenix.
The path will turn away from the trailhead and climb up to the rock spire for which the park is named. Also, not a bad idea to have your mask handy as it’s fairly populated.Enjoy!Absolutely loved this hike, stunning views. Easy to moderate out and in trail. I would love to be there and enjoy the hike and scenery.I love hiking although I haven’ t been on one in 2- 3 years. Part of the Sonoran Desert, the park is home to a variety of native desert flora and fauna.
Saw a western diamondback rattlesnake near emergency marker #90. Went ~7:30AM, parking was accesible and there was a good amount of shade on the mountain.Trail has great views of north Scottsdale, well maintained trail, usually a little crowded. The trail reaches a campsite at 3.2 miles. Once you get to the forest trail there are a few spots where I wondered if it was the trail. The way down: ran down the opposite side of the trail, and down the horse trail to the parking lot.Well-maintained parking and trail, but the drive was more beautiful than the actual views of this hike, bathrooms inaccessible. Pretty setting for a good workout. The other reviews are accurate that there are no jaw dropping views.Great hike.