Love hiking here in this park. It’s amazing in the middle of the city it feels like your transported onto a wild mountain. The preserve is nice. The trail is typically busy, and it’s nice that the trail is distinct and easy most the way up. The top is deemed the stair master for the sharp high steps carved to the top.

I wish I could say I made it to the top, but I just didn’t have it in me that day. This is a very challenging hike. The good news is that you only have to go as far as you want. I will be back to do it again. I have a lot of respect for the people who come here all the time and can fly right up. What a beautiful place to exercise. This is a good work out. If you want to get in shape come hike this everyday and then when that gets easy do it twice!

Hiked in Saturday morning at 10:30 on the 304 nature loop at the end of the parking lot in about an hour and 20 minutes for the 1.5 miles. Parking is tough but if you pull into parking area and wait a bit someone usually comes out from their hike to open a space. The trail is marked easy but since we are in our 60s it was a little on the moderate at times with some elevation climbs with rocks - glad we had our walking sticks. We will hike here again.

This trail is a favorite of mine. Plenty of exploring with different trails that are accurately marked so you dont get lost. I went hiking when the weather was perfect, I could literally touch the clouds ️

Loved this hike! Decently challenging and the perfect amount of time. I think maybe 1.5~2 hours total. The trail was busy at around 4pm

You want a great workout? This is a good place! It is difficult so bring lots of water, it has a few rest spots with benches along the way. The terrain is very rocky and those rocks are sharp so be careful. When you get to the top, again, very rocky, not comfortable to sit and rest because the rocks are so pointy.

This park has multiple trail routes. 302 loop and Summit trails are good with nice views. Route 304 and Circumference trails are decent too.

I enjoyed my experience today it wasnt too crowded, as the time I had visited before. Some shaded spots but very little. Very, very little shade. Hey its a rough but fun hike.. Always have plenty of water to drink and something with electrolytes. Because no matter how of a professional of a hiker you are, it get brutal quick. Because this trail is steep. Its not easy, but hey you can do it!

Great view of downtown Phoenix. Make sure you bring comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water. Its quite a hike to the top but the view is definitely worth it.

Piestewa Peak is a local favorite! Gets busy at times but the traffic moves fast. BRING WATER its a tough hike for newbies, and out of towners.

Nice area, lots of Parking But fills FAST, recommend getting there prior to open, Especially On Weekends. There are other trailheads around the Mountain if your in a Jam, Nice seating all along the oarkibg lots, also Bathrooms. Very Scenic, different Levels Of trails from Easy To Difficult. No complaints Over Here

Challenging but amazing hike! Worth every effort! Get there before sunrise to enjoy Ken Koshio welcoming the sun at the summit.

This was a nice hike. They offer a variety of paths, so you can enjoy it no matter your experience level. The scenery once youre toward the top is lovely. I went in the evening in June and it wasnt too unbearable.

My favorite hike in Phoenix. Very challenging to do the peak trail. The city has enhanced the parking and restrooms it is truly beautiful. Some trails allow dogs some do not make sure you look before you bring your fur baby.

Come early and bring plenty of water we got here at 6 am and it was already fairly crowded. There are several places you can rest on the way up, take your time because, the summit his very much worth the long steep hike up. I definitely do not recommend taking young children or pets. This is a double black diamond rated hike so take it seriously. Take your time youll definitely be rewarded when you reach the top

Great hike. Straight and to the point. Its all in the pacing! Bring plenty of water, but the view from the top is worth it. Friendly people on the trail. Always felt safe on this trail.

Great local Phoenix hike. Very nice to see the city making improvements to the parking areas and adding new bathrooms. Just making it better for everyone. Awesome that the park opens at 5am. Got to get up to the top and watch the sunrise. Have done the hike a few times, this was the first time in the dark going up. A hike everyone should do. Always have plenty of water in the summer and be courteous of other hikers, keep the music off and no dogs.

Well maintained, clean, fun, plenty of birds and a good variety of trails ranging from easy to difficult.

One of my new favorite parks in phoenix area. There are plenty of parking free of charge. More than 7 different trails with different difficulties and length. Some loop around and some are straight vertical inclines. Next time I will be prepared with more water to hike more trails

This is a hard trail and is not for the faint of heart! Its long, steep, jagged and slippery! it seems like a lot of people dont like to bring enough water so I cant stress HYDRO PACK enough an a extract bottle just incase. Great view, some shade in spots but the killer well be the PARKING!! Make sure your prepared; there is nothing worse than having to get airlifted off of a mountain because you chose not to be prepared!

Definitely coming back to finish. ...after my 1srt time. AT trail is similar but with rain.Just the wind in Piestewa Peak.

Piestewa Peak is amazing, especially for an inner-urban hike - even much more so if one is able to reach the top. It is a hike I would call very difficult and I consider myself to be in decent shape. For me it is more difficult coming down than going up, but I only attribute that to my sensitive joints. It takes me about an hour up and an hour down. I dont recall the exact distance - I want to say a mile and a half but dont quote me on that. But, yes - some parts are very, very challenging. In my opinion Piestewa is equally as challenging as the Echo Canyon side of Camelback Mountain. There are no stretches on Piestewa where they felt it was necessary to place poles parallel to the surface of the trail in order to pull yourself up the trail as is the case with Echo Canyon, but there are long stretches of significantly high steps, mostly for the last quarter of it or so. You will likely feel it in your calves and thighs for a few days if you havent done rigorous leg exercise for a while. Do be prepared. Also I definitely need to warn - I do NOT recommend attempting anything daredevilish in terms of going off of the established trail near cliffs or anything of the like. People do that often and although they may usually come out unscathed, it is very common that they dont - and I have seen MANY medical helicopters above Piestewa to emphasize that fact. You dont want to be on the evening news for that! By no means am I saying that in order to intimidate or discourage, I just hate to see people get hurt. Please come and give it a shot! Just stay on the trail and be careful, exercise common sense, you will love it Another thing: please - bring at least a gallon of water! You are going to sweat regardless of your physical condition. They put in plenty of artificial water sources at the main trailhead parking area during the recent remodel, but once you begin the actual hike there are none. So seriously, please bring plenty of water. There are plenty of restrooms at the bottom but there are not any on the actual hike so be aware of that. It is a very popular destination, especially on the weekends and holidays, earlier in the day during Summer months due to the heat of course. I dont have any children, but I have seen many children on the trail even as young as 4 or so. The other day when I hiked it I even saw a man with a baby in one of those baby-carrying apparatuses that straps to your chest (Sorry, cant remember what theyre called lol). But I do need to reiterate: it is NOT easy......If you make it to the top, though, it is wonderful and the near-silence is a delicacy in this frenetic city. I have meditated at the top before and it was incredible. Oh, yeah, I need to mention, though - the summit is pretty jagged on much of it and all of it is rocky and though there are scattered flatter places to sit it is a popular hike so be prepared to maybe shift around a bit if you decide to sit down. I have always found an acceptable place to sit comfortably for at least 15 minutes or so, though, and I am a little bonier if that makes sense.Dogs: There are restrictions on dogs, I believe they are seasonal in order to protect them from the heat. So if you plan on trying to bring your best buddy/buddies, you will want to confirm what the down low is on that.Bus: the Glendale Road bus, I want to say its route 70, has a stop just opposite the Preserve entrance and there is a crosswalk right there. The stop is right between 22nd street and 24th street, so pull the signal stop right after 24th street if you are headed Westbound or right after 22nd street if you are headed Eastbound. If you happen to miss the stop dont panic, you can walk from both the 24th and 22nd street stops. Its called Piestewa Peak..... ?Drive? I believe. There will be signs that say Mountain Preserve next or something like that. And the traffic light at the Preserve entrance has a green road sign that says Piestewa Peak Drive or Lane or whatever it is just like all the major traffic lights in Phoenix.Anyway, go and enjoy

Nice quick adventure, In n Out 20 mins itll be great!

This is GREAT place to hike. Please do be prepared it is not an easy hike. You need stamina, water, and time. It involves many long stride stairs. Wear good hiking boots. Youll be rewarding with spectacular vistas of the city spread out before you.

Some great hiking trails here, can be crowded so come early.

Very nice trail. Really busy and parking lots are tiny and filled up quickly. You can park on side streets before arriving to the park, its only a 5 min walk.Careful for rattlesnake on the trail, keep an eye on where you walk.

Great hike! Felt like a staircase most of the way up! The path was very well done, though things do get a bit more steep at the top. The path itself has been manicured and is much more defined in comparison to Camelback. Its a lot less crowded and parking is easier. A lot of different hiking path options here too. Definitely coming back!

Lots of trails form easy to hard an app all trails makes it easy to see the trails but dont depend on your phone just follow the markers keep vigilant some trails are dog friendly and others are not. Take plenty of water for your hike take some snacks. Better to be over prepared than under. Have fun and enjoy it so much beauty sometimes you see nothing but mountains when at the top you can see down all around. This is trail 304 and then 8A Ive gotten turned around on this one but only because I was running it and listening to music.

It was a great workout! Pretty much climbing stairs the whole time. I highly recommend going early (starting the hike at 5:30-6am) if you are wanting to hike in the summer. Not much scenery at the end, we were confused if we were even at the end. But overall a great hike. Make sure to come prepared and bring lots of water.

One of the best views of downtown Phoenix can be found here. Great hiking trails and plenty of amenities like bathrooms and parking.

Such a beautiful hike and view! The hike to the top of the peak is challenging especially if you arent used to hiking mountains. They have benches to rest at throughout the hike. The views are spectacular and worth the hike!! They have many other trails as well if you dont want to climb to the top. Definitely wear sunscreen and bring a bottle of water!

Loved it. Great hike. Rocky and little steep. But what fun is a hike without some challenge. Love the view from the top. Make sure to wear good shoes with grip for this one.

Beautiful mountain to go hiking..with many trails and ditches..if you do go to this mountain, please be extra cautious and keep hydrated. There are some dangerous areas and snake holes. Yet it was a super awesome experience.

If youre looking for a good workout this is the hike. You will begin to feel it about halfway through. The scenery at the top is worth it though. It is definitely worth checking out. The only bad thing is that there is some construction going on, but its no big deal at the end of the day.

It will always be Squaw Peak to me.... Theyve done a great job with the new bridges and pavilions, trails are well marked but note that there is very little shade and no water. Come prepared! Snakes during snake season, keep your pups close and on leash accordingly.

Beautiful view and place 2 hike..

Really nice place to go hiking for a beautiful view of Phoenix.

So AMAZING, ALWAYS AMAZING, come across the friendliest people as well!!

Awesome area for hiking and running. Just be careful during May-October. I’m a local and still almost had heatstroke last year.

Fun hike thats got a good amount of elevation change

100 floor climb. Very strenuous but rewarding.

March was an awesome time to hike. Low 70s. Trails were great and not too steep. Fun times. Cant wait to hike again in July...early morning!

Great place to hike with lots of options. Parking isn’t so great, at least on weekends and holidays. Still, love this place and enjoy the views from the top. Definitely well traveled.

The trails are a perfect combination of technical, but not too rocky. Lots of options for either light climbing or steep ascents, and really nice to be less crowded later in the morning (although you need to take more water and beware the heat!).

Very nice clean and organized trail. A bit difficult, but definitely worth the work out if you can get to the top. The view is beautiful.

One of the toughest hike trail inside the city. I have made within 46 mins without proper rest. If you are a beginner then be sure about the challenge you gonna get. Its worth it when you made to the top. Go early as possible and enjoy.

I hiked a challenging hike with wonderful views in a great location. So many trails (of all levels) to choose from. Lots of parking and well maintained bathroom facilities and drinking fountains.

Great hike, but definitely not something for the light-hearted or novice hikers out there! It pretty much is straight incline all the way and a solid workout. The views of the valley are quite amazing from Camelback to Downtown Phoenix youll see everything. During the winter a later hike time will workout great to be able to get parking and get up there. Id say allow yourself 2-2.5 hours to get up and come down at a decent pace.

What a great hike. There were sooooo many people out there, which is good for me. Im a solo hiker and watching the headlamps bounce up the mountain was very comforting.Really beautiful and a great workout. Most of the people out there seem like they do it a lot. Stringy recommend going at sunrise.

Pretty short but strenuous hike. The most difficult part is right at the end where the path becomes much more vertical. Beautiful overlooks throughout the hike and a great view from the top. It is pretty busy however.

Had a very nice hike the view of Phoenix was wonderful. The weather was wonderful.

Great hike, but parking can be challenging at times.

Had a great hike, but I had to get rescued and spun around hundreds of times! I got really dizzy

Its a beautiful hike with very good views. Its rated extremely hard and most of the hike is Rocky terrain. Definitely take a lot of water. Dogs are not allowed and I would think its too dangerous for kids.

Best quick hike I’ve found in Phoenix so far. Minus from home, up and down in an hour if you push it. Or, take your time, enjoy the scenery and foliage. Breathtaking views from the top. A must do if you are visiting or live here. I go several times a week if possible just for the workout

Love this trail, easy and fun to hike

Piestewa Peak is one of my favorite places to hike. Its a great challenge, provides a good workout, and provides absolutely wonderful views to look at as you go. Fun and safe environment.

This was a good hike it took over 2 hours but we had to stop a lot to take pictures.

Nice trail! From easy to mild difficult type of trail, this is one of my favorites spot to go for a 2 hours round trip hike, has amazing view all way around!the early you go the better you will enjoy hiking this trail! Enjoy!

Loved this hike. Very glad it was cloudy with a coolish breeze or it would be too much in the middle of the day. Definitely different hiking conditions than other places. Lots of loose rock made for a couple slips and near falls. Wish the trails would be a bit better labelled as there were some forks with no signs. Looks like they keep the facilities up pretty well, and they appear to be adding additional facilities . Not the easies hike, but medium.

Not very long, but its a thigh and calf burner. And lungs and lower back and hip flexors. Great day hike! Some on the trail not so polite, but nothing major. Typically everyone is friendly.

Great trails.

This was a good 3-mile hike. I would say it is intermediate. If youre looking for a good spot in the city this would definitely do you want to recommend. I did the loop but the summit will be my next hike. The parking is under construction right now which makes a little hectic.

The scenic view was amazing and the weather couldnt have been more perfect making my hike very memorable. Id suggest taking lots of water I had a water backpack with 2 liters I drank all of it! I also came across a few lil critters that made my experience here amazing! Definitely coming back!

Perfect time of year.... Steeper than some trails I have been on, so great for the heart rate!!

Great vertical gain in a short amount of time! Not for the beginner hiker. Wear grippy shoes, preferably trail runners. Very Rocky trail. Unmatched 360° view of Phoenix. Awesome for sunrise or sunset pics!

This is a great park to do local hikes. It has moderate as well as challenging climbs and terrains. The views from the peaks give you a great view of Phoenix and the surrounding landscape.

What an amazing and awesome place! Had no idea that it would draw so many people from so many different languages and national backgrounds. Families on outings from toddlers to elders and all mix in between were like pilgrims on a mission to touch the sky. Looking up to the highest peak you could see people up ahead on the trail like ants filing past in a steady flow on humanity. It was beautiful to behold.

Recently they have renovated the trail. Very good. Lot of view spots that gives a good view of downtown as well. No dogs allowed. Carry at least 1 litre of water during summer. Happy hiking!!!

Best trails in Phoenix to get lost in! Take some extra water with you, as the trail markings are not always clear, and a 3 mile hike could turn into 5 miles... Views are wonderful. I enjoy the Quartz Ridge Trail for a quick 1.5 mile hike, while having an amazing backdrop of downtown phoenix the whole way up.

Take water and your time going to the summit. Went on a Saturday morning and waited for a parking space. The trail was crowded but most people yielded to the climbers going up. Saw a few little kids and a wedding proposal mid way on the trail.

Great trail. Definitely an easier climb than Camelback Mountain but worth the views. If you take your time Id say it takes about 2 hours round trip. Bring water and be prepared to park on the side of the road near the trailhead. Watch your step and keep an eye out for some cool wildlife!

Love this place! Lots of different trails to hike and really nicely maintained facilities! The summit hike isa great challenge for the fit hiker and can be really crowded but there are lots of other awesome hikes!

Great hike. Very short (about 2/3 miles roundtrip) but very difficult. Lots of people on the trail but it went smoothly. Parking is a bit of a mess because people dont understand the importance of parking on sn angle. So be prepared to have to park far from trailhead, especially on the weekend.

One of my all time favorite hikes. Its a steep climb to the top, but the view is totally worth it. You get a perfect panoramic view of the Phoenix area. Youll want to be in a moderate health condition to hike this, but if you take your time, you will be fine.

Absolutely beautiful up top! It is a difficult hike with the incline, but totally worth it once you finish! If youre thinking about a morning hike on the weekend, give this one a shot

Beautiful every morning I love to hike

Lovely hikes of all difficulties.

Its a very rough trail. Make sure your shoes are sturdy! The view from the top is, in my opinion, the best in the valley, even better than Camelback.

Always a great hike with several trails!Pros:It’s shot but always a great workoutBeautiful views at the topVery easy to get toThey have restrooms at the base of the mountain.Cons:They close to earlyIt’s busy (not all the time)Sometimes no parking.

Great hike! Sometimes parking is tight. They have great facilities and a very easy to navigate trail. Steep, but worth the views at the top!

I loved this park! I had hiked out to the South Mountain park earlier this week and thought the view was nice, but this hike was much better. It was challenging, but rewarding. We hiked up for the sunset (obviously recommend a flashnight at night) and the view was stunning! I will definitely be back for more hikes.

The hike is ambitious, but well worth the effort. We started out at 8am, but should have started at 7am, as the temp rose to 100 degress in June...and the end was really tough. Make sure to take plenty of water!

I’m a novice hiker and tbh I’m a smoker so this kicked my butt to say the least. I wanted to quit but thank my lucky stars I didn’t. Look at the view. And my camera captured a unidentifiable figure going into the clouds. It was busier when we started but quickly vacated once night came. I’m still feeling it a day later but would do it again just for this insane breathtaking view of an amazing city!

Nice place to relax and clear your mind

Its one heck of a climb but very fun

Even though its hot the view is great. Try going early or at sunset.

The transformation of this place is incredible well just the entrance lol, I have been coming here for years honestly ever since I was a kid and its a great place to go for a hike, if you go 34 minutes before the sunset oh my God its totally worth it, just be ready for the ups and downs and take some water, backpack, flashlight for the darkness, and headphones.

I love this mountain and the week kept facilities

Challenging hike up to the peak but great cardiovascular exercise and a great stress reliever out in nature.It gets busy but I havent seen the trails going to the top way over crowded.Theres also a few hidden paths away from hiking traffic that are great for meditation.

Beautiful peak, especially around sunset time. This is definitely stairs master 9000 so be sure to bring enough water!

Loved our 4.5 mile hike on the Freedom Loop! Just the amount if challenge we were looking for. Stunning desert beauty all around! We especially enjoyed the quiet solitude of the back half of the loop; the forward-facing side was very busy this Saturday afternoon

Amazing view...experience to remember!

FYI - this park is in the same area as the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Once you are in the park, there are multiple trails to chose from. Some easy and others difficult. This day I chose trail #304 which is a loop and most times you are walking on broken rock, sand or using your balance to navigate the trail. Overall, this is a good hike for someone wanting to push themselves.

Nice challenging hike with plenty of people around. Second time doing it and wont be my last. Really nice views.

Very steep mountain to climb, beautiful scenery.

Met so many nice people here. Parking is excellent, they just renovated it recently and made it so much more accessible. The hike can be hard if you dont take breaks but otherwise youll be able to reach the peak in about an hour

Very nice area, I usually start at the Dreamy Draw trail-head. I run a loop up from Piestewa Peaks backside and down the front to the busy populated section. Ive hiked the main trail with a weighted vest of 75lbs to the top once before but have ran the trail too many times to remember. There are a lot of hikers on the main trail which is approx 1.1 miles to the top and with that finding available parking can be a pain. Nonetheless one of my favorite areas in Phoenix, the summit trail never disappoints and always kicks my a$$.

Great hike always always alotbof people no matter what time u go

Very well traveled and busy. Multiple trails to explore. Perfect for taking tourists to show off the Arizona cacti landscape.