Pinnacle Peak is one of the best nearby hikes. We haven’t been there for fifteen years.
That was a mistake because it’s a well-maintained, rock-free trail. It’s also a decent workout with 1,100 feet of elevation gain over 4.5 miles.
The trail is out-and-back, climbing from one residential area and descending steeply into another. At that point, there’s nought to do but admire the attractive, expensive gate that keeps the rest of us out. Then back we go to our starting point.
A seasonal bonus: a scary skeleton greeted us at the trailhead.
Bonus
A Great-tailed Grackle
