Pinnacle Peak

Pinnacle Peak is north Scottsdale�s most prominent landmark, rising out of the desert floor to an elevation of 3,170 feet. For years, Pinnacle Peak was Scottsdale�s �secret� destination for hiking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. In 1985, with urban sprawl surging northward, Scottsdale�s city council acted to preserve Pinnacle Peak as a municipal park. Pinnacle Peak visitors are impressed by the sweeping vistas, the rugged beauty of the Sonoran Desert, the manicured golf courses, and the un