Piestewa Peak Rising 2,610 feet above the Sonoran Desert floor, Piestewa Peak stands as one of Phoenix’s most recognizable landmarks and beloved hiking destinations. This distinctive summit, located within the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, offers visitors an extraordinary window into Arizona’s rich natural heritage, complex geological history, and enduring cultural significance. Fast Facts Country: United States …
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Mar 06 2022
Scenic Phoenix: Exploring Piestewa Peak
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 …

