Class 1 1.5 miles 500 gain <1 hr Out + Back May 31, 2020
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Solitude

Rose Peak GPX Track

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The trail to reach Rose Peak is short and surprisingly well-maintained. A service road also leads to the summit,  wrapping around the peak's south side, and is used for the fire tower attendant at the summit. Starting from AZ-191, the trail begins along the forest road, but bears left at a junction, where left leads up the trail. The hike leads through a pretty pine forest up to the summit of Rose Peak. There is a lookout tower and cabin on the summit with some nice 360 degree views. Unfortunately due to COVID, we couldn't climb the fire tower, but I'm sure the views are even better from up there.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
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Rose Peak
8786 ft
1626 rise

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Rose Peak Trailhead (right). Shortly after, there is a junction where the road forks - keep left. Going right follows the service road to the summit instead of the trail.
Rose Peak Trailhead (right). Shortly after, there is a junction where the road forks - keep left. Going right follows the service road to the summit instead of the trail.
The road turns into a trail.
The road turns into a trail.
Looking back at a switchback. The trail isn't particularly interesting for the first bit as it ascends the forested slope.
Looking back at a switchback. The trail isn't particularly interesting for the first bit as it ascends the forested slope.
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The trail emerges into brush rather than trees, Rose Peak lookout tower visible on the left.
The trail emerges into brush rather than trees, Rose Peak lookout tower visible on the left.
Looking back, some nice views.
Looking back, some nice views.
Just below the summit.
Just below the summit.
Rose Peak summit view north, toward Highway 191.
Rose Peak summit view north, toward Highway 191.
Rose Peak summit, view southeast.
Rose Peak summit, view southeast.
Rose Peak summit, view toward the lookout tower service building.
Rose Peak summit, view toward the lookout tower service building.

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