Quartz Peak Trail - Sierra Estrella Photoset • LindaAnn • 2023-03-07 • HikeArizona.COM

Quartz Peak Trail - Sierra Estrella, AZ

	2023-03-07
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Quartz Peak Trail - Sierra Estrella

Phoenix, AZ

Quartz Peak Trail - Sierra Estrella

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking	5.72 Miles	2,533 AEG

Hiking	5.72 Miles	3 Hrs 56 Mns	1.76 mph
	2,533 ft AEG	41 Mns Break

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Kelly and I got started around 0815 and headed uphill. Nice cloudy skies, very little breeze. Seemed like a few more rocks than usual on the trail, and one small spot with a washout, but otherwise a typical hike up to Quartz Peak.

Took a nice break at the summit and enjoyed the views. Unremarkable descent, although we passed four hikers on the way down, and six tourists not far from the trailhead. Warm by the time we finished. Great day and always a fun hike, when it’s cool. Thanks for joining me, Kelly!

Geology

Geology [ checklist ]

[ checklist ] Quartz

Wildflowers Observation Moderate
Some flowers along the trail, a million along the drive.

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