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Run the Pinnacle Peak Trail in Carefree., Arizona

Run the Pinnacle Peak Trail in Carefree.

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This Scottsdale trail runs through Sonoran Desert terrain with constant views of Pinnacle Peak, offering much of the scenery of higher trails with less climbing. The 4-mile route gains about 959 feet and takes around 48 minutes. Restrooms and water are at the trailhead, and dogs and bikes are not allowed.

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Pinnacle PeakConstant views of the peak and Sonoran Desert scenery, with less climbing than higher trails in the area.
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Grandview viewpointExpansive vistas over Scottsdale and the surrounding mountains, worth pausing for.

The route

Distance6.9 km
Walking≈ 2 h 05
Running≈ 58 min
Climb↑ 329 m
RouteOut and back

A 6.9 km out-and-back route from Carefree to walk, run or cycle, with 329 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 329 m in total

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StartCarefree, ArizonaOpen the start in Maps →
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