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Four Peak Wilderness in Gila County, AZ

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. 

The view from Brown’s summit is certainly one to remember. One can see about 1/4th of the state of Arizona from the top; in fact, Mt. Humphrey’s in the crevasse of Flagstaff can be seen on a clear day.

A magnitude of diverse wildlife live among the Four Peaks wilderness. It’s particularly well-known for its dense black bear population. Additionally, there have been recorded sightings of ring-tailed cats, skunks, coyotes, deer, javelinas, and mountain lions.

Keep your eyes open for rattlesnakes and scorpions. If you climb the mountain be prepared for temperatures noticeably cooler than down below. Lightning storms occur regularly during “desert monsoon season” (July and August) and flash floods are common. Snow accumulates here in winter.

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