Adventure Awaits at Four Peaks Wilderness Area
Four Peaks Wilderness Area stands out as a premier hiking area near Fort McDowell, offering expansive trails and stunning natural views. Outdoor lovers praise the location for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse terrain, ideal for everything from long trail rides to quiet camping experiences. Visitors recommend going during cooler months for the best weather and highlight the importance of preparing for rough roads and possible winter snow or ice.
Many adventurers enjoy the peaceful solitude of this wilderness, with opportunities to encounter unique desert wildlife and impressive saguaro cacti. The area is perfect for those seeking both thrilling drives and quiet moments away from crowds. Whether camping ‘cowboy style’ or exploring narrow trails, Four Peaks provides a memorable outdoor escape.
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MIKE ELY
3 months agoArizona has so much to offer, especially outdoors. Four Peaks is always a great time. This time of year is best when the weather starts to cool down. We did a 60 mile trail round trip in our RZR to the lake. We had lunch and enjoyed the beautiful views.
Shingle Dingle
5 months agoThis is my favorite place to be in Arizona. It just breaks my heart that there's so much trash and litter at the front gate and even from the first trailer drop to the second. The path in is pretty easy even for a sedan. Beautiful views
Celeste Barsetti
2 years agoBeautiful drive. Definitely should have an SUV that has decent clearance. It’s a rough road. There can be snow and ICE at the top in winter. Come prepared. This can be an out and back or point to point trip.
Lynette Bickhardt
11 months agoEdit: This review is of The Cactus Forest not Four Peaks Wilderness oops🤣 Technically, camped inside the Cactus Forest. No one around, a variety of birds, lots of different staggered Saguaro that are beaming with personality and skeletons from various cacti. We encountered a juvenile rattler right near the fire pit..... all parties respected one another😉 The trail is pretty narrow, however no issues with our big booty Jeeps. Annnnnd no mosquitoes, flies weren't very bad at all......huge plus! Quiet place all to ourselves, perfect. We camped 'cowboy' style-ish, no tents.
Memphis Parsley
3 weeks agoThis wild country is so beautiful! Elvis sang. I sing it now! A rose grows wild in the country!