Piestewa Peak

The Piestewa Peak hiking trail is a steep and rewarding hike with great summit views just outside Phoenix. The trail follows an out and back route with several challenging switchbacks. Because of the sections with steep grades, most consider this a hard hike. Piestewa Peak is one of the most popular hikes in the area with Strava members. Pro Tip: the summit is a popular place to watch the sunset on a clear day, just bring a powerful flashlight or headlamp for the way down!