This is a small mountain park in Glendale. There are several trails. The longest is a 4-mile loop cleverly titled H-1. We will follow this one counter-clockwise.
H-1 begins right across from the parking lot and follows 59th ave ( which has turned into Pinnacle peak ) down the contour of the mountain pass for about 3/4 mile or so. You then go left around the backside of the peak and switchback to the summit, approx 400 feet elevation gained fairly quickly. You then follow the ridgeline for about 1-1/12 miles. We are now at the north end of the (hill). We now start a long, steep decent back around the front side to a fairly level final approach back to the parking lot. If your lucky and the wind is right, you will get to smell the big horse training facility and you come around the north side of the trail.
You wont find any real challenges here. The trail is well used mostly in the mornings. If you go mid-afternoon, when it's pretty hot out, you own the place.
This is a small mountain park in Glendale. There are several trails. The longest is a 4-mile loop cleverly titled H-1. We will follow this one counter-clockwise.
H-1 begins right across from the parking lot and follows 59th ave ( which has turned into Pinnacle peak ) down the contour of the mountain pass for about 3/4 mile or so. You then go left around the backside of the peak and switchback to the summit, approx 400 feet elevation gained fairly quickly. You then follow the ridgeline for about 1-1/12 miles. We are now at the north end of the (hill). We now start a long, steep decent back around the front side to a fairly level final approach back to the parking lot. If your lucky and the wind is right, you will get to smell the big horse training facility and you come around the north side of the trail.
You wont find any real challenges here. The trail is well used mostly in the mornings. If you go mid-afternoon, when it's pretty hot out, you own the place.
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
Permit $$
None
Directions
Road
Paved - Car Okay
To hike Take the 101 West to 59th ave. Take 59th ave north, pass a few stop lights, as 59th ave takes a sharp turn right, the park entrance is to the left. The very first parking lot is for H-1
*** Added by joe ***
Roger & Ethel Freeman best describe the area & history in their book 'Day Hikes and Trail Rides in and around Phoenix'. Interesting, check it out!
Trail data given here is wishy washy at best. Until I plot it myself use the book!
90+° 8am - 6pm kills
stay out of the scorching sun prehydrate & stay hydrated
