April 21st, 2025

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Four Peaks is located in the Mazatzal Mountains in the Four Peaks Wilderness in the Tonto National Forest. The tallest of the peaks is Brown Peak (7,659 feet); it is the highest point in Maricopa County. The three other peaks, Brother, Sister and Amethyst range in height from 7,526 to 7,644 feet. The range is home to black bears, ring-tailed cats, skunks, and coyotes.
Four Peaks is the site of an amethyst mine which produces a unique Siberian Red Amethyst which is only found in Four Peaks and the Ural Mountains.
Three local brewers started The Four Peaks Brewing Company in 1996, Their Kiltlifter Scottish Ale is my favorite Ten years later the trio sold the company to Anheuser-Busch .
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