Our friend came up with this one: You hike to the top of Piestewa Peak via the main summit trail, but instead of going all the way back down, you set off on the four-mile Circumference Trail.

Blocking Piestewa may have deterred hundreds of hikers, as about 56% fewer people tackled the Piestewa Summit Trail during this ... They stay in peak physical shape. They dress light on mountain ...

Phoenix Fire Department paramedics decided an airlift was in order, even though Metro claimed she protested the evacuation ...

In October, the city’s Parks and Recreation Board made the decision to close South Mountain Park in addition to trails at Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak on excessive heat days. The trails ...

In 2020, Daniel Angulo started serving up hot biscuits and gravy at the top of Piestewa Peak. It was a way to combine two of his favorite things: food and hiking. While he has served the savory ...

Blocking Piestewa may have deterred hundreds of hikers, as about 56% fewer people tackled the Piestewa Summit Trail during this summer's heat ... during and after their shifts. They stay in peak ...

"The National Trail Trek lets us experience South Mountain Park in all its glory!” — Ahsan Jameel, Ahwatukee "For a quick escape, Piestewa Peak in Phoenix offers a 1.2-mile summit trail that ...