Piestewa Peak in Phoenix, Arizona
Travel with me to Piestewa Peak (formerly Squaw Peak) in Phoenix, Arizona. The Summit Trail hike is discussed, as well as the mountain’s history and wildlife.
You can view the full hike up Piestewa Peak’s Summit Trail here:
Suggested Reading:
***The Phoenix Area’s Parks and Preserves (2007) by Donna and George Hartz - Provides several intriguing late nineteenth and early twentieth century photographs from Phoenix’s parks and preserves, including the Phoenix Mountains and Squaw Peak. I recommend checking this out if you are interested in the history of Phoenix's mountains or seeing more early photographs of Squaw Peak.
***Squaw Peak: A Hiker’s Guide (1997) by Jack San Felice - A history of the peak and detailed information on the various trails, including the Summit Trail.
***60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Phoenix (2009) by Charles Liu - I highly recommend checking out this book if you’re an avid hiker or intend to hike other trails in the Phoenix area. It includes detailed overviews on several wonderful hikes, including Piestewa Peak’s Summit Trail and Freedom Trail on pages 48-56.
***A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert (2015) edited by Steven J. Philips & Patricia Wentworth Comus - Produced by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, this book is the authoritative text on the Sonoran Desert. It is absolutely the best read on the environment, plants, and animals of this unique ecosystem and will greatly inform any travel or hike through the areas of central and southern Arizona, southeast California, Baja California, or Sonora. Originally published in 1999, the updated second edition came out in 2015. The original edition is available for a cheaper price here.
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Piestewa Peak Trail - Phoenix, Arizona
Piestewa peak trail – one of the iconic local Phoenix hikes. It’s short, but scenic and a great workout. I’ve driven by Piestewa thousands of times but never climbed it before. I decided to change that recently. I am admittedly more of a backpacker and usually enjoy more solitude, but for training and just to get outside for a little bit, the local Phoenix hikes are a great alternative. Piestewa peak is easily accessible and reasonably challenging. It fits the bill nicely if you need to get the blood pumping and not be stuck in a gym while you’re doing it.
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This is an out and back trail with an awesome view. Heavily trafficked.
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Piestewa Peak Hike, Phoenix, Arizona
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Piestewa Peak Hike (Squaw Peak)
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Piestewa Peak - Phoenix, AZ
Directions to Hike:
Parking:
Free
Plenty, but busy
Multiple parking lots
Challenge Level:
Moderate to Difficult
Length:
2.4 miles round trip
Bathrooms:
Restrooms available
Not all parking lots have restrooms
Notes:
Bring plenty of water
No Dogs
Open sunrise to sunset
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Piestewa Peak (Squaw Peak) Phoenix Mountain Preserve by Drone Flight
One of the most popular hikes in Phoenix. Parking is difficult to find and the trail is busy. The hike is steep and the view is great. This was a rare cloudy morning in Phoenix.
Timelapse vs Timewarp 2.0 While Hiking Piestewa Peak in Phoenix, AZ! || GoPro Hero 8 Black
Great Hike right in North Phoenix!
Piestewa Peak - Phoenix AZ - 9-5-2015
Hike up Piestewa Peak - Phoenix AZ - 9-5-2015.
Hiking Piestewa Peak Phoenix, Arizona
Hiking up Piestewa Peak in Phoenix, Arizona. It's a 2.4 mile trail and the summit is 2,608 feet.
Squaw Peak & Camelback Mountain
For educational use. Showing what its like to hike squaw peak and camelback mtn in one day.
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Phoenix Mountain Preserve-Piestewa Peak, Arizona
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SPINNING MOUNTAIN RESCUE: Phoenix police, fire following Piestewa Peak rescue
Firefighters say a 74-year-old woman was rescued after she was injured while hiking on Piestewa Peak. This happened Tuesday morning near 24th Street and Lincoln Drive.
According to Capt. Rob McDade of the Phoenix Fire Department, Firefighters made patient contact and decided that the best course of action was to fly the patient off the mountain.
The airlift did not go as it was expected to -- take a look at the video. During the rescue, air turbulence from the helicopter's rotor caused a bumpy ride for the woman. She was seen on a stretcher spinning at a fast pace below the helicopter.
The woman was then transported to an area trauma center for evaluation. Her name has not been released, and during a news conference Tuesday afternoon, officials said the woman suffered no ill effects from the spin.
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Pinnacle Peak Trail - Scottsdale, Arizona
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Pinnacle Peak - Scottsdale, AZ (HD Video)
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Directions to Hike:
Parking:
Free
Plenty
Motorcycle spots
Challenge Level:
Moderate
Length:
3.5 Miles (Round Trip)
Notes:
Restrooms
Water Fountain
Trailhead office with information and gifts
Rock climbing routes
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Piestewa Peak Hike 2, Phoenix, Arizona
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Piestewa Peak Trailhead Grand Opening | News Feed
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the grand opening of new and upgraded amenities at Piestewa Peak Trailhead. The project is part of a five-year infrastructure improvement plan for the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, which started in summer 2017, and is funded by the voter-approved Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative (PPPI).
Trailhead improvements include reconfigured parking areas that are connected by a new 84-ton, 104-foot-long vehicle/pedestrian bridge that will improve traffic flow and access to trails. Reengineering of the parking lots created an additional 22 parking spaces for what is one of the city's most popular hiking destinations. Trail users can also enjoy a new building with six individual restrooms and a ranger station, three drinking fountains and one water bottle fill station, four new ramadas and two renovated ramadas, as well as improved sidewalks, curbing, lighting and signage. Additionally, a new 60-foot-tall concrete and steel entry monument was constructed and greets visitors as they enter the trailhead.
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Hiking Piestewa Peak Summit Trail
I would not recommend this Trail for kids!! It wouldn’t be safe for them!!
Piestewa Hiking Trail | In One Minute
Surrounding the base of 2,608-foot Piestewa Peak, the Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area are gateways into diverse desert landscapes that offer everything from fantastic views to secluded valleys. You don't have to fight crowds on the Piestewa Peak Summit Trail to enjoy the area -- the area boasts dozens of miles of trails to enjoy the glory of the Sonoran Desert in relative solitude. An assortment of picnic area nestled in the hills offer a picturesque spot for a gathering.
Highest Point
Piestewa Peak, elevation 2,608 feet. Total elevation gain for the summit trail is 1,190 feet.
History
Long used for mining and grazing, it did not become a city of Phoenix possession until 1959, when the area was annexed and a long-term lease agreement was signed with the state of Arizona. It later became one of the major rallying points for mountain preservation efforts.
Geology, flora and fauna
While the actual rocks of the Phoenix Mountains (including the areas around Piestewa Peak and North Mountain) are very old, the mountain shapes are, geologically speaking, quite young. They were formed about 14 million years ago as the crust of the earth was gradually stretched from northeast to southwest, elevating mountain ranges and downdropping the basins between them. Much of the area’s rock is a metamorphic type of granite known as schist. Mercury mines were worked in the area of today’s Dreamy Draw Recreation Area.
Flora in this area is typical of the lower Sonoran Desert and includes almost all varieties of Arizona cactus such as saguaro, barrel, hedgehog, pincushion, jumping cholla and prickly pear. Trees and colorful shrubbery include palo verde, mesquite, ironwood trees, creosote (dominate), ocotillo, brittle bush, desert lavender and giant sage shrubs.
Reptiles and wildlife that thrive in the preserve are gila monster, horned lizard and chuckwalla. Hikers also can encounter rattlesnakes. The mammal population includes coyote, jackrabbit, cottontail rabbit, ground squirrel and kit fox. There are more than 54 species of birds from the turkey vulture to mockingbirds, cactus wrens, Gambel’s quail and several species of owls and hawks.
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Hiking Trails - Piestewa Peak, Phoenix, Arizona - Hard
Piestewa Peak Hike is 2.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail in Phoenix, Arizona.
It is a quick 2.3 mile out & back hike with 2610' ^ elevation.
Piestewa Peak, at 2,610’ ^ is the second highest point in the Phoenix Mountains, after Camelback Mountain, and the third highest in the city of Phoenix, Arizona.
Great place to hang out for the city lights’ and the sun set views.
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