A great urban hike, Piestwa Peak is right in Phoenix.
- December 27, 2003
- Summit: 2508'
- Elevation gain from trailhead to summit:2700'
- Team: Julie, John, Jasmine
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Piestwa Peak is right in Phoenix, Arizona. It used to be called Squaw Butte, but was renamed for a soldier injured during the Iraq War. We were visiting Grandma in Goodyear (a suburb just west of Phoenix) and looking for a good hike. Camel's Back seemed too crowded, so this is what we found. |
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This is a big park, with a huge parking lot. The lower trail is paved/cobbled. |
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The upper trail is much more rugged, but there are still tons of people on the trail the entire way, most days. |
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As you quickly gain altitude, the vast horizon becomes visible. |
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The girls on the summit. |
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