Four Peaks Trail

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4.6/5 (33 reviews)
Fountain Hills, Arizona (Maricopa County)
Last Updated: 08/25/2022

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Highlights

The iconic Four Peaks trail in the Tonto National Forest is just a stone's throw from Phoenix, Arizona. The trail offers pristine views of the Mazatzal Mountains and Lake Roosevelt all while leading you through a very diverse desert landscape. The Four Peaks area is a gem for outdoor enthusiasts because it offers an astonishing array of activities and history. The trail is a nice easy offroad drive with several scenic vistas and campsites along the route. The area is very popular with shooters. There are numerous designated sites early where you can legally shoot approved targets. Please be responsible and remove all your target debris and discharged shells. The name Four Peaks is in reference to the four prominent peaks of a ridge forming the massif's summit. The northernmost peak and the only named one is Brown's Peak, the tallest of the four at 7,659 feet. It is the highest point in Maricopa County. The connecting trail is at waypoint 9.

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Trail Reviews

4.6/5 (33)
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 03/25/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

This was a good trail to take and this time of year with all the water flowing off the top to the mountains very picturesque. I would say that it’s an easy trail. However, I left it in four-wheel-drive the entire trip to help get up the steep hills instead of spinning out in two wheel.
Trail Review: Four Peaks Trail - Darin Binderim
Trail Review: Four Peaks Trail - Darin Binderim
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 01/27/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

This trail is always a great riding experience with big views and a few options for some side trail exploration. This time of year was a great treat for this desert rat as there was plenty of snow near the top and big snow with lots of pines as you head north into the Mazatzal Divide.
Trail Review: Four Peaks Trail - B Wise
Trail Review: Four Peaks Trail - B Wise
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 11/25/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Great trail. Going over the pass there it got a bit rocky and there were a couple of switchbacks that were pretty tight. Some washboarding but not to bad. About 70% to 80% of the trail is sandy and no rocks. Nothing of any height that you'd need a lift for but might cause issues for non off road vehicles. A fantastic trail for a day trip. All the washes were dry. I would recommend checking for rain before I did this trail. There are a couple of places that could wash out or flash flood. We came in from the Beeline hwy. There's fantastic views of Roosevelt lake.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/29/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Great ride this time of year October! Not hot out at all. This is during the dry season, when it's raining out, and the washes are going do not try unless you got a four-wheel drive. Go slow towards the end by Roosevelt lake, you can really slide off the side if you're not careful. I watched a guy in the Jeep today do that almost. I bet he had to change his shorts after. The views near the end by Roosevelt lake are spectacular and well worth it.
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Rated 3/5
Visited: 10/24/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Very easy road, I wouldn't consider it a trail by any means, Subaru and Prius drivers can rejoice all the way up and find plenty of places to camp that have epic views. Too bad literally none of the really good trails and wheeling loops are listed on here.
Trail Review: Four Peaks Trail - NW Nomad
Trail Review: Four Peaks Trail - NW Nomad

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