It's a rigorous 2.4 (round-trip) mile hike and NOT for beginners. But it is the most fun. Due to the ambient light of the city, it’s often possible to leave your headlamp off. Consider going at night. The greater trail system is generally open to the public from sunrise to sunset. 1 1. share. 0 Comments. Posted by 3 days ago. OC Outdoors. Piestewa at Night. 0:00. Close. 18 comments. At night you have the added benefit of leaving some of the crowds behind, too. Date Sunday, Sep. 11, 2016. Piestewa Peak last night. Fullscreen. The hike itself is gradual and if you are in … ... Is Piestewa a nice trail for night hiking? Piestewa Peak. Peak Summited: 2021 Piestewa Peak: Type of Hike: Day hike: Trailhead: Summit Trail #300: Hiking Companions: Hiked with a group: Road Conditions: Road suitable for all vehicles: Bug Status: save hide report. hiking around one of the more famous landmarks (Piestewa Peak) in the Phoenix Arizona area. If you're looking for some great exercise, take time to hike Piestewa Peak. Start this trail from the Apache picnic area (just follow the road into the park all the way to it's end) and look for the well signed Trail 302 sign, also known as the Freedom Trail. Play. Piestewa Peak Memorial Night Hike. Bonus points for you if you tackle this around sunset - this urban park is technically open into the evening and provides an epic vantage point. The Mousetrap – Sept. 2-4 & Sept. 9-11; Health & Wellness Week Campaign; Tags: hike • memorial night • piestewa peak • student engagement. Event Navigation. This unique late availability combined with proximity to city lights, and a light-colored rock translates to a popular location for night hikes. Piestewa peak (summit trail only) is open from sunrise until 11:00 PM. Moonlight Hiking An avowed ‘night owl’ communes with glowing scorpions and night-blooming cactuses on a guided, after-dark hike. Piestewa Peak Hiking Guide. 514. All Events. It reminds me of our version of the New York street scene - almost egalitarian in a way. Location . Piestewa Peak last night. Time Various Times This event has passed. This is a great night hike, especially in hottest months of the year. There is a fair amount of parking availability and you will need it as Piestewa Peak is extremely busy, especially on beautiful days so get there early. From the top of Piestewa Peak you get amazing views of Camelback Mountain, Four Peaks Mountain, and downtown Phoenix. The Peistewa Peak Hike at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve in Phoenix, Arizona is a very popular and strenuous 3.1 mile out-and-back trek to the top of Piestewa Peak. OC Outdoors. Memorial Night Hike. Chirag: My favorite night hike is Piestewa Peak using the Summit Trail to the top. While the actual rocks of the Phoenix Mountains (including the areas around Piestewa Peak and North Mountain) are very old, the mountain shapes are, geologically speaking, quite young. 0:00. ... the moon simultaneously rising as the sun sank orange behind a peak. Biggest reason is because it has the best 360° views anywhere in town and it is also the only place within the city where you can hike until 11 pm, legally! Settings. Bathed in the gloam, the undulating silhouette of the mountains offered a comforting presence and navigational marker. Naomi Spears November 17, 2020. 249 reviews of Piestewa Peak "I love to hike Piestewa (formerly known as Squaw) Peak, obviously not for the solitude - since it's so crowded. The Freedom Trail, also referred to as the Piestewa Peak Circumference Trail, is a great trail that gives you views of the entire Phoenix Metro area. , after-dark hike silhouette of the mountains offered a comforting presence and navigational marker and for... 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