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A 1,200-foot climb packed into just over a mile, Piestewa Peak sits in the middle of the Phoenix metro and functions as the city's default answer when someone asks where to hike. The Summit Trail is short and steep, with the final stretch earning its reputation near the top, where the reward is a full 360-degree sweep of the Valley. Prefer flat ground? The Freedom Trail loops the base for nearly four miles of desert flora at a friendlier pace.
The awards strongest first
- Phoenix New Times 2025 · Best Hike · Best of Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times 2024 · Best Hike · Best of Phoenix
One number, weighted & current 55
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- Biltmore Resort Waterslide And Swim Up Bar Eat · 62
- Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion Modern French Eat · 85
- Jamie's Wine Bar Drink · 65
- Dreamy Draw Recreation Area Do · 54
- Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak Stay · 76
- The Hermosa Inn Stay · 75
- Lon's at the Hermosa Southwestern Eat · 87
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