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Piestewa Peak, Phoenix

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#3 of 19 in Nature in Phoenix & Central Arizona

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The third-highest point in Phoenix, Piestewa Peak provides commanding views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Hike the summit trail to reach the lookout point, and identify various types of cacti, such as the saguaro, barrel, pincushion, and prickly pear, on your way up. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including the gila monster, horned lizard, and chuckwalla. The summit hike is fairly strenuous with rapidly increasing elevation and is not recommended for people with knee, hip, and ankle problems. However, you'll find a range of clearly marked trails for people of varying capabilities to choose from. Restrooms and water are available at the bottom of the main trail only, so use these facilities before starting your hike. For travelers who use our custom trip planner, Phoenix holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Piestewa Peak and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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• By 1984laurabohrn

  Did this hike with my two kids (6 and 10 years old) and my husband. Parking lots are close to trail head for the summit trail. Hike was a great workout, kids did wonderful on it. Spots along the way.....  more »

• By briansT5939FA

  Great close place for many hikes. I like the variety of difficulty that is available. We came in December  more »

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• By Santa Velazquez

  Amazing. So beautiful tonight. Every time is just so beautiful. I'm in love with this mountain. Tonight it was just breathtaking.

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• By MuchoLucho

  This is a fun, moderately challenging hike. It's short in distance but the vertical climb in that distance is substantial. Gets pretty crowded and parking can be a little difficult, like pretty much all of the hiking spots around town. The view at the top is pretty great! A good reward for the work.

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