May 10 2024
Pinnacle Peak Pinnacle Peak is a dramatic granite summit rising from the Sonoran Desert in northern Scottsdale, Arizona. Reaching approximately 3,170 feet (966 meters), the mountain is immediately recognizable for its steep summit tower, enormous rounded boulders, rugged granite walls, and slopes dotted with saguaros. Although Pinnacle Peak is considerably lower than nearby Troon Mountain …
Apr 22 2024
Camelback Mountain Rising abruptly above Phoenix and Paradise Valley, Camelback Mountain is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Arizona’s Valley of the Sun. Its unmistakable silhouette resembles a resting camel, with a broad rocky “hump” rising to the summit and a lower formation forming the camel’s head. Although surrounded by streets, neighborhoods, resorts, and …
Apr 22 2024
Piestewa Peak Rising abruptly above central Phoenix, Piestewa Peak is one of the most recognizable summits in Arizona’s Valley of the Sun. The rugged desert mountain reaches about 2,606 feet above sea level and forms a dramatic centerpiece of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, where steep slopes, rocky ridges, saguaros, and sweeping urban views create one …
Mar 06 2022
Rising over the palms and the Pueblo Revival and “desert school” building designs of the city of Phoenix, Arizona, are the desert peaks that form the Phoenix Mountains. This winter I got to explore the second highest peak of the Phoenix Mountains, Piestewa, during my Christmas/New Year holiday. Winter is a lovely time for exploring …
