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on Phoenix Arizona USA. In this Phoenix mountains preserve Travel Guide will
share our own experiences and provide tips for a safe hike at piestewa peak
summit trail and other trails in the Phoenix mountains preserve. Watch this
video to the end to get the most out of this Phoenix mountains preserve Travel
Guide to plan your hike in the piestewa peak dreamy draw recreational area
piestewa peak is part of the phoenix mountains preserve. Camelback Mountain is
also part of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve in Phoenix, Arizona. For
Camelback Mountain information please look at Hipfig travel guide for
Camelback Mountain. The Piestewa peak and Dreamy Draw recreational area is
located in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve at 27001 East Squaw Peak Drive
in Phoenix. The Piestewa Peak Dreamy Draw recreational area of the Phoenix
Mountains preserve is open from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. Parking is free
in the designated parking areas in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. If you want to
get to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve by Valley Metro bus you can take bus number
70 towards 24th Street baseline Park and Ride exit bus 70 at Lincoln Drive at
24th Street bus stop. From this bus stop head southeast on East Lincoln Drive
towards 24th. When you get to East Squaw peak drive make a left and walk up the
road. You will walk about a mile from the bus stop. For information about Valley
Metro buses check out our Phoenix public transport travel guide on hipfig.com or
hipfig travel channel on youtube. We had a rental car and came from
Scottsdale. We drove east on Lincoln Drive and then
made a ride on East Squaw Peak Drive. We followed the clearly
marked road signs for the Phoenix mountains preserve which are along
Lincoln and Squaw Peak Drive. If you come from downtown Phoenix then
take Arizona 51 north. Take exit 5 from Arizona 51 north and then make a right
at the end of the ramp onto East Glendale Avenue. Go straight on East
Glendale Avenue which will turn into East Lincoln Drive and from East Lincoln
Drive make a left onto East squaw Peak Drive. East Peak Drive will lead
you into the Phoenix Mountains preserve entrance of the piestewa peak dreamy
draw recreational area. Drive on east Squaw Peak drive to get to the trail you
want. Signs are clearly posted for each trail. The most popular trail is the
piestewa summit trail. The trailhead is the first driveway on the left. In this
Phoenix Mountain Preserve section water and restrooms are available in the
parking lot area and parking was free, but it's always a good idea to bring
your own water. Piestewa peak is the second highest peak of all the mountains in the
Phoenix mountain preserves. The piestewa peak summit trail is considered difficult
but is very popular and usually the busiest of all the trails. The trail is
well marked. Please stand on the path. There are a few sections that are steep and
have no guardrails so please use caution. The hike up this trail will take 30 to
60 minutes one way depending on your fitness level on a cool day, more time
will be needed if it's hot. Pease make sure to rest adequately before coming
down from your hike. Another popular trail is the Freedom
Trail which loops around the base of piestewa peak. This is considered a
moderate trail. Part of this trail is shared with the piestewa summit trail
this trail provides spectacular views of Phoenix. Another moderate trail include
the piestewa peak Nature Trail, the piestewa Nature Trail is a loop trail
into the Sonoran Desert. If you're here during the spring time wildflower viewing
is spectacular
please note that there is absolutely no parking in residential areas along Squaw
Peak Drive side no parking. There are approximately 15 miles of
interconnecting trails which loop into this preserve area ranging from easy to
difficult. Please visit the Phoenix Mountains Preserve website for
information on all the trails. Arrive early morning or late afternoon. The
Arizona Sun is hot. Be sure to have a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Please wear
solid hiking boots. Take your time going up and watch your foot placement there
are lots of loose gravel that can you can slip on if you're not careful. We
wish you a safe and Vista filled time at Phoenix Mountains Preserve area. Happy
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