Way up in North Scottsdale there is a very recognizable mountain called Pinnacle Peak. On that mountain, you'll find a small visitors center, some rock climbing routes, and a 3.5 mile roundtrip hike, that gains a couple hundred feet. The trail climbs and drops and climbs and drops very pleasantly for the entire length. The scenery is very nice, the trail is well maintained, and it's a very managable hike for most people. The trailhead is up in the "Troon" area, nestled back near the Four Season's Resort and the Pinnacle Peak Patio....there are signs that point the way. It's a really nice hike. In my opinion, the only real downfalls are: it gets realllllllly crowded -- like camelback and squaw peak crowded, and because it's in North Scottsdale, when I'M on the mountain I feel like there's a small snootyness in the air -- from the hikers to the staff at the park (sorry), and it's a minor turnoff. Those two factors aside, on a non-crowded day, it's a great hike to add to your repertoir. Check it out, but be on your best behavior :o).
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