Trail Rating: 1-3 Departure Time: 4:00pm Return Time: 8:00pm Months Offered: Year Round | Winter Closure Park Pass Required: No Meal: Pack Dinner & Drinks Bathroom: None
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Take a sunset Private Jeep Tour up Four Peaks to watch the sun go down and the moon rise at nearly 7,000 feet in elevation. The trail offers pristine views of the Mazatzal Mountains and Roosevelt Lake, with the stunning mountains of the Salome Wilderness as its backdrop. During this sunset trip, we will travel up the front side of Four Peaks, departing from Fountain Hills or your hotel. At the top, we will set up a table and chairs for dinner and enjoy the sunset views. We will then travel back down the same way to view the amazing city lights as darkness overtakes the light. Having some clouds in the sky makes for perfect sunset conditions as the light reflects off the clouds in brilliant colors.

Birthday or Anniversary Sunset Jeep Tour?
Do you, a loved one, a family member, or a friend have a birthday or anniversary coming up? There is no more exciting way than to spend their special day off-road on a beautiful sunset Jeep tour at the top of a mountain together!

Pack Your Dinner and Drinks
For this sunset tour, please prepare to bring your own dinner, snacks, and drinks to enjoy at the top vista point as we watch the sun set and the moon rise together. (table and chairs will be provided)

Bathrooms - There are no bathrooms available during this trip. You should bring TP, baby wipes, and hand sanitizer in case you need to make like a bear.

About Four Peaks
Four Peaks is a prominent landmark on the eastern skyline of Phoenix. Part of the Mazatzal Mountains, it is located in the Four Peaks Wilderness in the Tonto National Forest, 40 miles (64 km) east-northeast of Phoenix. In winter, Four Peaks offers much of the Phoenix metro area a view of snow-covered peaks. Four Peaks is also the site of an the rarest amethyst mine in the world. The name Four Peaks is a reference to the four distinct peaks of a north–south ridge forming the Massif's summit. The northernmost peak is named Brown's Peak and is the tallest of the four at 7,659 feet (2,334 m). It is the highest point in all of Maricopa County.

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Four Peaks Sunset Tour

Itineraries

Depart

Time to Hit the Road!

4:00pm Depart Fountain Hills or from your Hotel. Pack a food for your dinner, snacks, drinks (must have a cover).

TRAVEL ON-ROAD

Head to the Four Peaks Wilderness

Travel on-road for 25 minutes to the entrance of the Four Peaks Wilderness trail (Cline Cabin Rd.)

Travel Off-Road

Travel Up Four Peaks

Travel off-road 18.3 miles for about 1 1/2 hours to reach the top vista point of Four Peaks.

Dinner

Sunset Dinner Time

I will setup a table and chairs for you to enjoy your packed dinner and drinks as we watch the sun set and moon rise together at the top of Four Peaks.

TRAVEL BACK HOME

Return to Fountain Hills or Your Hotel

After dinner, we will begin our journey back home to Fountain Hills or your hotel. We will travel back down the mountain the same way we came up enjoying the view of the city lights as the sun sets and the lights rise.

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Travel Policy

  1. Those who have current back or neck injuries will not be permitted to travel.
  2. If you are pregnant you are not permitted to travel.
  3. All younger passengers must be of age to fit in a regular seat. No car seats are allowed.
  4. Pets are not allowed.
  5. Prohibited Items: firearms, weapons of any kind, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or any drugs.

What to Bring

  1. Food: You may bring a cooler for food, snacks, and drinks to enjoy during your trip.
  2. Drinks: All drinks must have a top that you can close to avoid spilling while on bumpy off-road trails.
  3. What to Wear: You should bring a jacket, sweater, or rain jacket as higher elevations will be colder and windy or in case of rain and you decide to hike.
  4. Hiking: If your tour includes a formal hike, please read my Hiking Essentials guide to learn how to pack for hiking.
  5. Swimming: If your tour requires swimming or a water hike, you will need to bring a bathing suit, water shoes, towel, and change of clothes and footwear.
  6. Medications: If you are taking any medications, be sure to bring them with you that you may require within a half-day’s time.

Cancellation Policy

  • Private Jeep Excursions has a 48-hour cancellation policy in order to receive a refund. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded.

Rescheduling and Weather Policy

  1. You may reschedule your trip up to 48 hours in advance to book a new date with no additional charge. You can not reschedule on the same date of your trip. You will need to pay a rescheduling late fee in this case.
  2. PJE will not travel during dangerous storms and severe bad weather. Your tour may need to be rescheduled if mother nature is angry on your trip date.
  3. Rainfall is often very short and may offer the chance for you to see trail-side waterfalls. Your trip will continue as planned.
  4. PJE reserves the right to modify, shorten, or cancel any tour to prevent damage to trails or avoid unsafe conditions.
  5. Severe Weather: If severe weather makes it so you have to cancel your trip prior to your departure, PJE will issue you a full refund.