Piestewa Peak Climber's Log

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Jowzynkyn

Jowzynkyn - Dec 3, 2023 7:34 pm Date Climbed: Dec 2, 2023

First Trip to Arizona and Phoenix!  Sucess!

Quick up and down, crowded hike ~90 min C2C. You can scramble over a few hundred feet to tag the benchmark. Great weather at upper 50s, seems like the best time to hike in Arizona.

Super Dave

Super Dave - Jun 25, 2023 5:10 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2023

Hot one  Sucess!

Hot evening hike, underestimated the heat a bit, but was good after a rest and hydration. Trip Report

runbyu1

runbyu1 - Sep 1, 2022 4:51 pm Date Climbed: Jun 2, 2022

Sunrise & Summit to TH in under 7:30  Sucess!

https://www.strava.com/activities/7243464475/overview
Urban Summits #1 of 3 Today: Piestewa Plunge FKT!
Efforts on Piestewa, Dixie, and Hayden Butte for the morning workout :)
Segment for Summit to Trailhead was 7:09.
Got up early for once to catch the sunrise. Sunsets are better and you don't have to wake up early ;) I was shocked how many people were on the mountain this early. Rolled the right ankle that I've rolled a few times the last couple of days a bit on the way up. Met Chian on the way up and chatted the rest of the way to the top. Started down for a few minutes, and then remembered I didn't hit the true summit, so went back up to do so. Had to do a pit stop while up top. Everyone was distracted watching the Native American descendent on top chanting and playing drum & flute music...it was pretty cool.
Slammed it down and felt pretty measured. No wrong turns this time. Let's go do it all over again on Dixie Peak!
Stupid Garmin update...Complete wrist HR malfunction on the way down :(

edmdais1

edmdais1 - Oct 28, 2021 4:00 pm Date Climbed: Apr 2, 2019

Spring day  Sucess!

Climbed this on a spring trip to PHX. Got engaged that night!

tcingrum

tcingrum - Feb 4, 2021 3:11 pm Date Climbed: Jan 29, 2021

sidesteppin  Sucess!

Great desert hike but way too popular.

JRaphaelson

JRaphaelson - Jan 15, 2019 9:01 pm Date Climbed: Jan 15, 2019

January Hiking!  Sucess!

Nothing like a January evening hike! I could get used to this. Perfect night with only a few people along the route and an empty summit.

technicolorNH

technicolorNH - Sep 15, 2018 12:00 am Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2018

At night  Sucess!

It reminded me of a slightly less steep, slightly shorter version of Monadnock. Urban hiking is quite convenient though.

Jason Cleghorn

Jason Cleghorn - May 20, 2018 6:24 pm Date Climbed: Oct 28, 2014

First peak climbed in AZ

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RaymondShevsky

RaymondShevsky - Oct 15, 2017 10:58 am Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2017

Sunrise hike  Sucess!

Outstanding fun before breakfast, with magnificent views.

Fletch

Fletch - Aug 8, 2017 8:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2017

Before work  Sucess!

Great views

rtgomez90

rtgomez90 - May 21, 2017 4:32 pm Date Climbed: Feb 1, 2016

Piestewa  Sucess!

Very crowded. Go on a weekday.

Curtissimo

Curtissimo - Apr 13, 2017 1:31 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2017

With the family  Sucess!

Fun and tough for the distance! Started at 7:30 back to car by 9:15 and off the Camelback. True summit just next to where most people hang USGS marker visible.

hgrapid

hgrapid - Feb 12, 2017 6:58 pm Date Climbed: Feb 12, 2017

Nice day in February  Sucess!

With Scott Surgent

farrisgl

farrisgl - Feb 2, 2016 11:57 pm Date Climbed: Apr 3, 1982

Great Workout Peak  Sucess!

I first hiked Squaw Peak in about 1982 when working for a company with a division in Phoenix. While short, I love the intensity of 1,000 per mile so close to Phoenix. Over the years probably hiked it about 2 dozen times. Last time was with my wife in October 2015. We are in the process of relocating to Phoenix from Palm Springs and look forward to regular visits.

imontop

imontop - Jan 18, 2016 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Jan 12, 2016

Cool trail, too many people  Sucess!

Very interesting trail. Crazy busy though!

regolithe

regolithe - Jan 10, 2016 2:37 am Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2016

New Years hike  Sucess!

Fun little hike. Close to the city.

mstender

mstender - Dec 24, 2015 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2015

Not too busy  Sucess!

Hiked on Christmas Eve afternoon it actually was not too busy. Good views and nice short scramble to the true summit.

Garfimi

Garfimi - Nov 29, 2015 1:16 am Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2015

Busy  Sucess!

I can see why they say this little peak is one of the busiest, too many people! Not a peak to find peace and quiet. Fun and steep though.

Fairweather

Fairweather - Oct 18, 2015 8:15 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2005

After work - Trail  Sucess!

Fun urban hike.

IronHiker

IronHiker - Aug 3, 2015 1:37 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2015

Quick trip  Sucess!

Visiting the area, quick trip up the trail. Class 2 scramble to reach summit. Benchmark was badly worn.

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