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PIESTEWA PEAK SUMMIT TRAIL
Phoenix Mountains Preserve
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| Summit of Piestewa Peak |
A famously fabulous and infamously crowded hike, the Piestewa Peak summit trail ranks
second in elevation among the "Seven Summits of
Phoenix. Camelback Mountain, at 2704' is the tallest. Because of its
central location and easy access, the vertical, switchbacking route sees a lot of action. Elbow-to-elbow foot traffic is common,
especially on weekends when athletes in training and casual hikers alike jockey
for position on the stony path worn smooth by years of heavy
use. Rising over 1200 feet, the strenuous trek rewards with sweeping views of Metro Phoenix peaks and valleys.
The mountain is named for fallen Arizona soldier Lori Piestewa who was killed in
2003 during the same Iraqi attack that wounded Jessica Lynch who became well known because of her dramatic rescue by fellow soldiers. The base of the peak has been the site
of memorial services that have been attended by Ms. Lynch and members of
Piestewa's Hopi Nation to pay tribute to the first Native American woman to die
in combat while serving in the U.S. military.
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| View from the Summit Trail |
LENGTH: 1.2 miles 1-way
RATING: difficult
ELEVATION:
1,400' - 2,608'
FACILITIES: restrooms, water
NOTE: dogs and bikes are not permitted
GETTING THERE:
2701 E. Squaw Peak Dr., Phoenix 85016.
From Phoenix, go north on SR 51 to Lincoln Dr exit. Follow Lincoln to Squaw Peak Drive, turn
left and follow the signs to the parking area.
INFO: City of Phoenix
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