Quartz Peak Trail, in the 14,400-acre Sierra Estrella Wilderness, leads visitors from the floor of Rainbow Valley (elevation 1,550 feet) to the summit ridge of the Sierra Estrella at Quartz Peak (elevation 4,052 feet) in just three miles. Along the way, visitors are treated to a variety of Sonoran Desert plants and wil
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 602-867-5400 · blm_az_pdoweb@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Quartz Peak Trail — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Quartz Peak Trail?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Empire Boulevard, Quartz Peak Trail. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Quartz Peak Trail is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Mikesanchez1109 / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Sierra Estrella Wilderness
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Bureau of Land Management / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Sonoran Desert National Monument
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.