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Run the Piestewa Peak Summit Trail in Paradise Valley., Arizona

Run the Piestewa Peak Summit Trail in Paradise Valley.

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Piestewa Peak, the second tallest summit in the Phoenix Mountains at 2,600 feet, is worth climbing at sunset for views of the lit-up city and desert below. Allow at least an hour to ascend the very rocky route, which gains about 1,100 feet over 1.2 miles. The parking lot is still fairly full at that hour.

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Piestewa PeakThe second highest peak in the Phoenix Mountains at 2,600 feet, with sunset views over the city.

The route

Distance3.9 km
Walking≈ 1 h 28
Running≈ 42 min
Climb↑ 364 m
RouteOut and back

A 3.9 km out-and-back route from Paradise Valley to walk, run or cycle, with 364 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 364 m in total

Before you go

StartEast Piestewa Peak Drive, Paradise Valley, Arizona, 85036Open the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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