Name: Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
Rating: 4.2

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Family Friendly Easily accessible from anywhere in the valley. The trail is not too difficult for children, and it offers a wonderful challenge for the whole family! Not to mention the rewarding view at the top.

This is a preserve. Taking home rocks or even moving them is prohibited. Leave the wildflowers in place. Only park in designated areas. Do not cut switchbacks.

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The trail starts at the first parking lot on the left and is sign posted. If you decide not to do the Summit Trail, other trails give beautiful views and leisurely hikes for any one who wants to enjoy the Sonoran desert landscape.

Although described as moderate to difficult, many kids and older adults do the Summit Trail. It's a climb all the way, and most areas have carved steps and there are two short segments with rails. It took us a little less than an hour to get to the top at a leisurely rate, frequently stopping to enjoy the scenery. If you plan to stay for the sunset, especially in winter months, it is suggested to take a flashlight as some areas become dark soon after sunset.

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Land Manager: City of Phoenix - Trails and Desert Preserves

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Trail Ratings

4.2 from 51 votes

#1

in Phoenix Mountains Preserve

#56

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4.2 from 51 votes

5 Star		35%
4 Star		51%
3 Star		14%
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#5

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#56

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Piestewa Peak provides a phenomenal panorama of the Phoenix Metro for all to enjoy.

Mar 10, 2017 near Paradis…, AZ

Almost to the summit, you'll have to navigate this steep, rocky section to reach your prize.

Mar 10, 2017 near Paradis…, AZ

Feb 6, 2016 near Paradis…, AZ

Oct 1, 2020 near Paradis…, AZ

Aug 18, 2019 near Paradis…, AZ

At the top of the Peak, looking southwest.

Dec 13, 2017 near Paradis…, AZ

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Jun 8, 2024

Andy Demaertelaere

Mar 30, 2024

J Henry

1mi — 1h 00m

Jan 31, 2024

brian ross

Oct 10, 2023

Joey Patrum

Feb 25, 2023

SJ Allen

great Peak. super busy 1.1mi — 2h 00m

Jan 24, 2023

Lou Hibbard

Most people didn't go to true summit 1.1mi

Dec 18, 2022

Dan Shemon

Good hike with Esben while T-38 XC! 2.2mi — 1h 30m

Aug 14, 2022

Amelia Bracewell

Mar 21, 2022

Joshua Conklin

2.2mi

Jan 5, 2022

Benjamin Meadows

Dec 5, 2021

G Allen Daily

0h 55m

Jun 16, 2021

George Hradecky

Apr 17, 2021

Alain Butzberger

https://photos.app.goo.gl/owz8qDEfG6B2KaV48

Feb 27, 2021

Kenda Greer

First Hike - took 1.5 hours round trip 2.2mi — 1h 30m

Dec 25, 2020

MtnDanSW

Oct 3, 2020

Noelle Lowrie

Jun 26, 2020

Ian M

Apr 8, 2020

Leo Belanger

April 8th, 2020 — 1h 40m

Mar 14, 2020

Sydney Bouressa

2.2mi — 1h 12m

Feb 18, 2020

Monica Felix

Jan 10, 2020

Tori Smith

Dec 31, 2019

John K

Oct 19, 2019

Robert Williams

Sep 22, 2019

Rajiv Patnam

Good aggressive climb. Enjoyed the views 1.8mi — 2h 00m

Sep 15, 2019

元任李

Sep 11, 2019

Kathryn Fondren

2h 00m

Jun 22, 2019

Sarah Hornbeck

2.8mi

May 23, 2019

R Ramsey

At Summit with Hannah and Elizabeth!! Woot wooot ~almost got stung by a bee 1.3mi

May 19, 2019

The Arizona Vagabond

Night hike. Solo 2.6mi — 1h 27m

May 10, 2019

R Ramsey

VERY leisurely hike. Took our sweet time, photos, water breaks, the works, and STILL had this pace!!! Woot woooot! Not too shabby ;) 1.3mi

Apr 22, 2019

R Ramsey

Yesss felt really strong!! Amazing feeling. New PR 1.1mi

Apr 20, 2019

Diane Langstraat

Apr 18, 2019

R Ramsey

One minute fastest while still feeling tired and with a 12lb pack! 1.1mi

Apr 15, 2019

R Ramsey

Slower pace with two breaks, but only a minute slower than our fastest (34:35). I was carrying 3.5 liters of water in my pack! 1.2mi

Apr 12, 2019

R Ramsey

AMAZING!!! First time fully TWICE!!!! 1.3mi

Apr 7, 2019

Pei Min Chuang

Apr 7, 2019

R Ramsey

Felt tired and not as strong in this hike, but nearly halved my first time! 1.2mi

Mar 9, 2019

Lucy Stedl

Mar 8, 2019

Gary Rischitelli

Mar 3, 2019

Jeremy Niederjohn

Feb 10, 2019

Carrie Mahoney

Jan 27, 2019

Sydney Bouressa

2.9mi

Jan 17, 2019

Jacob Tait

Jan 3, 2019

Anna T

2.1mi — 1h 05m

Jan 2, 2019

Karla Bouterse

Sunset hike with my babes!

Dec 29, 2018

Kyle Tieman-Strauss

2.2mi

Dec 24, 2018

Rock On

Nov 19, 2018

Aaron Johnson

Fun hike started at 1:41pm. 75 and sunny. 2.5mi

Nov 2, 2018

Bob Drew

2.2mi

Oct 24, 2018

John Thomas

Oct 22, 2018

Je-nn Je-nn

Aug 15, 2018

Je-nn Je-nn

Aug 13, 2018

Eileen McCafferty

Jun 5, 2018

Wes Maul

Little shade 1.1mi

May 18, 2018

Amy G

Apr 29, 2018

Granger Guy

There is no reason to hike this trail unless you like hordes of people. There are equally challenging trails nearby. 2.7mi — 3h 00m

Apr 1, 2018

Galina Perkins

With Scott

Mar 31, 2018

Jason Custer

Mar 26, 2018

Olivia J

Mar 24, 2018

Ben C

Mar 13, 2018

Private User

Feb 18, 2018

Anita Si-mns

1.1mi — 1h 15m

Feb 17, 2018

Neil M.

Fun hike but really crowded and there are sections one person wide which slow things down. Lots of carved stairs and almost no scrambling 3.2mi — 1h 58m

Feb 12, 2018

Tommy Lee

2.4mi — 0h 47m

Jan 23, 2018

Jen Adrion

Jan 21, 2018

Carlos Colon

2mi

Dec 18, 2017

Shawn Chen

With coco

Dec 16, 2017

David Wheeler

Nov 20, 2017

Jeff Grogan

3h 00m

Nov 18, 2017

Nicole L

Did on summit challenge

Nov 16, 2017

Caroline Krawczyk

Great views! Came in for the weekend, wanted to go on a quick hike, and this was perfect!

Nov 16, 2017

Richard Squared

Nov 5, 2017

Mary Willard

Oct 24, 2017

Tiffany Chew

Oct 19, 2017

Justin Christjaener

1.1mi

Oct 7, 2017

Mary Willard

Oct 7, 2017

The Turk

Sep 14, 2017

Alejandro Cazar

May 28, 2017

Mukund Mallar

1.1mi

May 27, 2017

Shanon Holman

Hiked with Mandy, Jean, and Alyssa.

Apr 9, 2017

Adam Collins

2.5mi

Mar 11, 2017

D R

Jan 4, 2017

Private User

Dec 30, 2016

Kerri Colwell

Busy 2.2mi

Nov 12, 2016

Brandon Skalsky

Sep 24, 2016

Mike Jurecki

12h 30m

Jun 22, 2016

Mike Riggs

Hot and dry. But there was a nice breeze at the summit

May 15, 2015

Monica Mielke

Jan 1, 2008

Private User

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Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300

“A popular trail, offering panoramic views of the Phoenix area and surrounding mountains. ”

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Family Friendly Easily accessible from anywhere in the valley. The trail is not too difficult for children, and it offers a wonderful challenge for the whole family! Not to mention the rewarding view at the top.

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