Flatiron

6.7 mi3,244 ft Rating 9/10Difficulty 7/10

4,688 ft 2,070 ft

Elevation along the recorded route — 2,070 ft at its lowest to 4,688 ft at its highest.

A steady, grueling uphill hike that starts with rolling rocks and finishes with rock scrambling, with great views over Phoenix. A classic, challenging, keystone hike.

Photos

The whole sky went red before we started walking
Pinal County doing some recruitment
Three excited kids at the wilderness boundary
Second (or third) breakfast break along the way
Small legs, big steps, bigger smiles
Flatiron looming above
Charlotte making her way along the narrow path
Dance party on the summit
The panda made it to the top too
Last look back at the summit

Along the way

Waterfall 1

Siphon Draw basin seasonal waterfall

Spring 1

Siphon Draw

Mountain 2

Flatiron
Peak 5024

Trailhead 1

Siphon Draw Trailhead

Gate 1

Wilderness Boundary Gate