Pinnacle Peak

Images of America: Arizona

by Les Conklin, Greater Pinnacle Peak Association

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 unique wildlife. Few people realize that the surrounding landscape covers the forgotten footprints of prehistoric hunter-gatherers, Hohokam, Yavapai, the US Cavalry, miners, homesteaders, ranchers, developers, and colorful characters of the past. Spanning 150 acres, Pinnacle Peak Park has become one of the most popular attractions in the Phoenix metropolitan area, and its scenic beauty is enjoyed by people from all over the world.

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 27, 2011

Reviews

[Chad Geese · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very easy read that provides some pretty cool pictures from over the years. It's hard to believe pinnacle peak patio and greasewood flats are no more. A lot of good times have been had on and around this granite pinnacle in north scottsdale. The book provides wonderful history to the setting and the people who called it home. Hard to believe people were roaming around Pinnacle Peak 5,000 B.C. Anyways, if you're interested in Pinnacle Peak and the North Scottsdale area this book is a real page turner.