# Four Peaks Backcountry

**Location:** Fountain Hills, AZ | **Difficulty:** Hard | **Length:** 40+ miles

**GPS:** 33.6867, -111.3289

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range and rear locker, 33"+ mud-terrain tires, 2–3" lift, rock sliders, and recovery gear required.

**Best season:** October - May

Remote desert mountain trails to Arizona's only amethyst mine and the iconic Four Peaks. Rocky creek crossings, desert wildflowers, and sweeping views of the Verde Valley.

**Region:** Southwest • **Trail type:** Hidden Gem • **Rating:** 4.5/5

**Highlights:** Amethyst mine, Desert wildflowers, Creek crossings, Verde Valley views, Remote

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Cholla Campground (Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/cholla-campground)
- [Frazier Campground (Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/frazier-campground)
- [Schoolhouse Campground (Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/schoolhouse-campground)
- [Eagle View RV Resort (Fort McDowell, Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/eagle-view-rv-resort)
- [Rock Shadows RV Resort (Apache Junction, Arizona)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/arizona/rock-shadows-rv-resort)

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