Field guide
Pinnacle Peak Park hours and trail guide for Scottsdale
Official information for the Pinnacle Peak Park hike in Scottsdale. Find details on the 4 mile over and back trail, moderate difficulty, and rules.
Pinnacle Peak Park in Scottsdale offers a single trail for hiking and running. The trail is located at 26802 N. 102nd Way.
This guide provides practical details about the trail's length, elevation, and difficulty. It also covers park rules for visitors, based on official sources.
Official facts at a glance
- Type of place
- Park
- Park address
- 26802 N. 102nd Way Scottsdale, AZ 85262
- Trail length (one way)
- 2 miles (one way)
- Trail length (round trip)
- 4 miles over and back
- Approximate cumulative elevation gain
- 1,300 feet
- Highest point on trail
- 2,889 feet
- Trailhead elevation
- 2,570 feet
- Trail surface composition
- Naturally decomposed granite from Pinnacle Peak Mountain
- Trail difficulty
- Moderate
- Restrooms on trail
- None beyond the trailhead
- Dog rules
- Not allowed on the trail
- Bike rules
- Not allowed on the trail
- Trail type
- Over and back trail (not a loop)
Sources: Pinnacle Peak Park (scottsdaleaz.gov), Pinnacle Peak FAQ (scottsdaleaz.gov). Official pages, checked Oct 21, 2026.
The trail route and elevation
The trail at Pinnacle Peak Park is an over and back route, not a loop. The total distance is 4 miles for a round trip, with a 2 mile one way distance.
The cumulative elevation gain is approximately 1,300 feet. The trail begins at an elevation of 2,570 feet and reaches a high point of 2,889 feet.
Trail difficulty and surface
The trail is rated as moderate in difficulty. The surface is made of naturally decomposed granite from Pinnacle Peak Mountain.
Rules for visitors
Dogs are not permitted on the trail. Bicycles are also not allowed on the trail.
There are no restrooms available along the trail itself. Facilities are located at the trailhead.
Before you go
- The trail is 4 miles for a complete round trip.
- The route is over and back, not a continuous loop.
- The trail is rated as moderate, with 1,300 feet of cumulative elevation gain.
- Dogs and bikes are not allowed on the trail.
- Restrooms are not available beyond the trailhead.
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