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Piestewa Peak (/ p aɪ ˈ ɛ s t ə w ɑː / py-ES-tə-wah; [4] O'odham: Vainom Do'ag, formerly Squaw Peak), at 2,610 feet (796 m) is the second highest point in the Phoenix Mountains, after Camelback Mountain, and the third highest in the city of Phoenix, Arizona.
Surrounding the base of 2,608-foot Piestewa Peak, 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.
The Piestewa Peak hike via the Summit Trail is 2.1 miles in an out-and-back-formation. For such a relatively short hike in the Valley, Piestewa’s Peak offers amazing views of downtown Phoenix, and the cities of Mesa, Chandler, and Scottsdale.
Piestewa Peak and Freedom Loop Trail. Head out on this 5.0-mile loop trail near Phoenix, Arizona. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 17 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Difficulty: Moderate. Access: Start at the 302 Trailhead. Proceed to Piestewa Peak Freedom Trail to connect to Piestewa Peak Summit Trail. Description: The Dreamy Draw Nature Trail is a short multi-access loop trail that provides a true Sonoran Desert experience.
This mountain offers a short but taxing climb and many great views of the Sonoran desert. The parking lot is off Piestewa Peak Drive, which leads to many more hiking trails in Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The route starts on a short connector trail and heads straight to the summit.
The 2,608 foot Piestewa Peak is not only one of prominent landmarks in the Valley of th Sun, but one of its most popular hiking venues where over a half a million people hike its Summit Trail every year.
