Add Photo (s) Drop Photo (s) This page is a stub. Alder Trail #82. Four Peaks Trail #130. Four Peaks Trail [CLOSED] is a 12.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Roosevelt, Arizona that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The eastern and southern sections have steep sections and may be indistinct in some spots. Trail. Hike the Flanks If peak-bagging isn't a must, enjoy the scenery offered by hiking the Four Peaks Trail 130 along the eastern side of the mountain range. 1,090' Up Cotton Wood Camp TH. Four Peaks Trail #130 is part of the network of trails including portions of the AZT and the Pigeon Springs Trail. We managed to fill 2 40 yard roll off dumpsters graciously supplied by The Tonto Recreation Alliance. 803.87 m Down, 11.2 mi Trail Name and Number Length, in Miles Difficulty; Hell's Gate Trail - #37: 10.1. • Trail Rankings #15 in Tonto National Forest #1,257 in Arizona #39,502 Overall. Lower Soldier Trail #84. We may see some black bears, so we need to keep in groups of at least 3 persons. Four Peaks Trail #130 is a 11.75 mile one way hike with 4,900 feet accumulated elevation gain. You can also access two other trails here, Pigeon #133 and Four Peaks #130. The Seward Range is the westernmost hikes in the High Peaks. Take the Beeline Highway (Arizona 87) north toward Payson, exit on the Four Peaks dirt road. Brown's Peak Trail #133. Pigeon Trail. Go straight on the Browns Trail which begins climbing moderately up through the oak, pine and juniper forest. Trail Description Begin the hike at the well marked trailhead #133 (head straignt up, left would take you to Four Peaks Trail 130). 3,286' Down Mills Ridge TH. After gaining some additional elevation you finally top out at a 'T' junction with the Four Peaks Trail #130 (5.7 miles, 6500 ft), which is also the Arizona Trail. 328.94 m Down, 9.1 mi Trail. Elevation: 5440 - 5640 feet. Four Peaks OHV Road #143 to Route 188 [CLOSED] is a 26.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Fort McDowell, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The right turn is well marked, and the road turns to dirt — and washboard — immediately. We will be doing the Four Peaks trail (#130), which is the northern end of Arizona Trail passage 20. We’ve driven by Four Peaks countless times on our outings, but had never taken the time to explore this trail, that is not until a couple of weeks ago. • Four Peaks Trail Photo. The trail follows the Precambrian rock (2-3 billion years old), while above us will be volcanic tuff (10 million years old). The trail then leaves the road and follows a ridge top for approximately 1.5 miles where it terminates at the Mills Ridge Trailhead at the end of FR 429. 4.8 km • Create Recommended Route or • Natural Atlas is powered by contributors like you. At 19.0 miles, you’ll arrive in … • Main trail leads to the top of the peak and is about 20 miles long one way. This means we may have to bushwhack in some places to find where the trail goes. 4 Peaks is a 8 km less popular black singletrack scenic trail located near Aviemore. On average it takes 1 hour57 minutes to complete this trail. We may see some black bears, so we need to keep in groups of at least 3 persons. December and February This is a route that was reconstructed in 1989-90 and is in good condition. Shortly after, the Amethyst Trail (#253), though poorly maintained during my visit, leads steeply up to the Browns Trail (#133). 449.81 m Up Four Peaks (Yavapai: Wi:khoba) is a prominent landmark on the eastern skyline of Phoenix.Part of the Mazatzal Mountains, it is located in the Four Peaks Wilderness in the Tonto National Forest, 40 miles (64 km) east-northeast of Phoenix.In winter, Four Peaks offers much of the Phoenix metro area a view of snow-covered peaks. 1,090' Down An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Traveler see the northern and eastern flanks of Four Peaks and then continues southwest along Buckhorn Ridge. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 4,469 ft black diamond climb. 5700' (Lone Pine Saddle Trailhead) to 6800' (Lunch), 90% — Arizona Trail passage 20, Four Peaks Trail (some bushwhacking). These are the seasons to drive Four Peaks Road (Forest Road 143) from State Route 87 (the Beeline Highway) to Theodore Roosevelt Lake. Temperatures were markedly cooler than in Mesa, and we hiked through forested spots. 1,476' Up 805.52 m Up 21.1 km Pigeon Trail #134: 2.0. A quick hike from the Oak Flat Trailhead (3650 ft) to the northern section of the Four Peaks Trail #130 (5400 ft). Contribute. Oak Flat Trail #123. To find the clean up site, travel North on highway 87 to the Four peaks turn off, East from highway 87 between mile markers 203 … NOT OKAY! The plants along the trail could be changing color. Known for its wilderness and all four peaks are trail-less. Trail. Being a day hiker I’d only get to three of the four – Seward, Donaldson, Emmons – and Seymour will have to wait for another day. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Continue south on the trail towards Four Peaks Trailhead. From here a new section of #130 heads north and then west, skirting around Buckhorn Peak. No description for 4 Peaks trail has been added yet! Four Peaks Trail 130:10 miles in long. Be the first to rate! Oak Flat TH. The brown basalt glistens with pyrite, while towering ponderosa pine trees poke above the abundant scrub bushes. This dirt road is 19 miles long, it takes about 1 hour each way. This is about an injury or accident Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and The following trails are in or adjacent to the Hell's Gate Wilderness Area. 449.7 m Down. The trail drops into Buckhorn Creek and then goes up again, passing Hackberry Creek and finally reaching Granite Spring. Spam? The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from October until April. The southwestern area "Sycamore Creek Access" has a large play area with many tall chutes like this cut into the hillside. 18.1 km CONNECTING TRAILS As part of the Arizona Trail, the route continues west on the Four Peaks Trail 130 or southwest across Roosevelt Bridge to the Thompson Trail 121. • Distant views of the Four Peaks lure you in. The trail is also difficult along parts of the Buckhorn Ridge. 332.24 m Down, 13.1 mi The second set of ruins we walked thru contained a cairn that someone had set several pottery shards on. It goes through ponderosa pine forest to its intersection with Four Peaks Trail 130. • One of the more popular off-road trails in central Arizona is Four Peaks Road (FR 143). Chillicut Trail - #132: 2.0. Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls as viewed from halfway up the trail Trail Overview. Last year we had a great turn out with 130 volunteers. Four Peaks Trail #130, Mazatzal Mountains Little Saddle Trail #244, Mazatzal Mountains Palo Verde Trail, Bartlett Lake Upper Cliff Dwellings Tour, Tonto National Monument Timber Camp Mountain, Salt River Canyon Parker Creek Trail #160, Sierra Anchas Workman Creek Falls, Sierra Anchas: Difficult. Four Peaks Trail - #130: 10.0. 1,079' Up The long ¼ mile was an old jeep road to Pigeon Spring. Trail. 1,475' Down • Brown's Trail - #133: 2.0. The northwest area "Sugarloaf Mountain" has trails winding along the creek banks, … 328.87 m Up Four Peaks Trail goes due south, climbing another 500 feet to level out at around the 5,800-foot line. A lesser trail off to the right at 18.9 miles provides an incredible overlook of the surrounding area including Brown’s Peak, Roosevelt Lake, and the trail you just completed. 14.6 km Hike: This hike takes off from the Oak Flat Trailhead in typical mid-zone vegetation. • Cairns help direct you across a ravine and onto the show. • Walk past the sign to the trail junction where Browns Trail #133 leads straight, Four Peaks Trail #130 heads left. A few brief comments are in order about the following trail: Pigeon Trail 134: 2 miles in length. 20.4 km This trail is at the edge of the pine forest; just below the trail are cactus and desert plants. This hike starts at the intersection of Arizona Trail passages 20 & 21 high on the shoulder of the Four Peak Mountains. 571' Down We will be in the pines, oaks and juniper of Four Peaks. 9.6 mi (15.5 km) round trip. 1001.49 m Down, 3.0 mi • Trail Description The Four Peaks Wilderness marks itself as a prominent landmark on the eastern skyline of Phoenix. Lone Pine Saddle TH. The Oak Flat Trail (#123) led steeply up a sandy trail to a junction with the Pigeon Trail (#134), which I followed to the next junction with the Four Peaks Trail (#130). When you do, you’ll cruise through a hit parade of desert beauty. Shortly thereafter, the trail reaches a T-intersection with Four Peaks Trail 130. The Four Peaks Trail goes thru two separate sets of Indian ruins, which are mostly similar to Circlestone, with piles of rocks and what appear to be the remains of some rock walls. 6 Views Last Month 455 Since May 14, 2018 Intermediate. 174.16 m Up Four Peaks rd. 1,079' Down There’s multiple side trails with many more miles to enjoy! Submit one here. 2,643' Up Four Peaks Trail #130. Four Peaks Trail #130 Intermediate. Difficult. This trail has very few persons walk on it, so the plants take over the trail. 2,637' Down Being a jerk / offensive? High clearance is recommended, but not required. Chillicut Trail #132. Beginning as a moderate incline numerous water bars cross the well defined path. Four Peaks Trail #130 is part of the network of trails including portions of the AZT and the Pigeon Springs Trail. Vineyard Trail. The name Four Peaks is a reference to the four distinct peaks of a north–south ridge forming the massif's summit. Time & Distance: Allow about 3-4 hours each way if you follow the entire trail. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It’s about 28 miles one way, if you go from Hwy 87 all the way to Hwy 188. Four Peaks Trail Photo. 173.96 m Down, 5.0 mi 8.1 km is a 17 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Phoenix Arizona. Located 33 miles east-northeast of Mesa Arizona. The trail is primarily used for running, scenic driving, and ohv/off road driving and is accessible year-round. This trail is at the edge of the pine forest; just below the trail are cactus and desert plants. Land Manager: USFS - Tonto National Forest Office, 12.7 mi Pigeon Trail #134. 1045.89 m Up • Difficult. It climbs up to the Mills Ridge Trailhead and from here a trail (#130) continues up and reaches the Four Peaks Wilderness boundary. Wherever you're from, you belong here. The route begins 26 miles north of Mesa, off SR 87. Distance: 4.8 mi (7.7 km) one way to Glacier Point. 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