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O'Leary Peak

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Views from O'Leary peak
Start of the O'Leary peak lookout trail
O'Leary peak in the distance
Views along the trail to O'Leary peak
Fire lookout at O'Leary peak
Views from the top of O'Leary peak
Hiking the O'Leary peak trail
Map: O'Leary peak lookout trail
Elevation plot: O'Leary peak

Location

How to Get There
This hike is located near Flagstaff, AZ.

From the Flagstaff area, take HWY 89 towards Page, AZ. About 10 miles out of Flagstaff, you'll see a signed turn for Wupatki and Sunset crater on your right. Turn right here (FR545) and drive 1.8 miles until you see the sign for the O'Leary peak group camping site. Turn left here and drive 0.3 miles to the signed trailhead and parking area.
city
flagstaff
state
az
Region
Northern Arizona

Hike details

Distance
10.00 [Miles] Total
Hike Distance- Details
10 miles for the out and back described
Time
3.75 [Hours]
Time-details
It took us three hours and 45 minutes to get to the top and back.
Elevation Change
2,000 Total gain/loss [Feet]
Elevation Details
about 2000 ft gain.
Hike Trail Type
Out and Back

Season

Best Season
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
Date Hike completed
November 17, 2012

Solitude

Solitude
High
Solitude Details
Fantastic. We only saw one other hiker the entire time.

Difficulty

Difficulty Rating
Moderate
difficulty detail
It isn't a very difficult hike, but I would rate it Moderate simply due to it's length. The views are tremendous and well worth the effort.

Permits

Be Aware of
High Altitude

Hike up O'Leary peak near Flagstaff, Arizona.

From the signed trailhead, start walking up the closed road. This road services the lookout tower at the top of the peak, but makes for an easy, gradual walking trail to the top. The nice thing about this hike are all of the unobstructed views. There is very little route finding as well, as the road is easy to follow for its entire length. To your right, keep an eye on the evidence of the extinct volcanoes that make up the Sunset crater area. To the South, you'll get an increasingly impressive view of the San Francisco peaks overlooking Flagstaff. Once you reach the top, you'll be treated to the Northern views of the painted desert, the Grand Canyon, and Navajo mountain. The lookout tower is pretty impressive too, but they don't allow visitors up it. Be sure to sign the register in the ammo can at the top!

Map

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