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Piestewa Peak Summit Trail in Phoenix Mountains Preserve
The Piestewa Peak Summit Trail offers hikers a challenging and rewarding journey to one of the most iconic viewpoints in the Phoenix area. As you ascend, you’ll encounter a mix of steep rock steps, narrow stairways, and a few scrambles, making the hike both physically demanding and invigorating. At the summit, the views are expansive, revealing a 360-degree panorama of downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain, and the surrounding desert ranges, providing a stunning backdrop that makes the effort worthwhile. #Hiking #Mountain #Overlook #City #Nature
- Distance: 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,063 ft
- Maximum elevation: 2,487 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,066 ft
- Minimum elevation: 1,424 ft
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- Distance: 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,063 ft
- Maximum elevation: 2,487 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,066 ft
- Minimum elevation: 1,424 ft
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Name: Piestewa Peak Summit Trail in Phoenix Mountains Preserve trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Coordinates: 33.53901 -112.02488 33.54763 -112.02109
Topography: Phoenix topographic map, elevation, terrain
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