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 Lots of Hiking to be done in
Arizona! by jumpingnorman
The Camelback Mountain is located in Paradise Valley. Two very strenuous trails exist: 1) Echo Canyon on the north side (the top of the hump, with sheer red cliffs), in Paradise Valley at McDonald Dr and Tatum Blvd, 2) Cholla on the East side, in Scottsdale at 64th St north of Camelback Rd. Along the hike, you will see glimpses of gated mansions and ritzy resort spas for which Scottsdale is known for.
A less strenuous hike would be the Piestewa Peak, the mountain whose previous name of Squaw Peak was changed in honor of the first female Arizonian killed in Iraq. It has 2 summit trails: 1) inside Piestewa Park (22nd St and Lincoln Dr), 2)through a private yard with an easement (topping out at 2,608 feet).
There is also the North Mountain at 7th St south of Thunderbird Rd, which has multiple trails with varying amounts of difficulty.
Just be sure to bring lots of water and suntan! Leave a Comment Directions: Phoenix East side
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 Squaw Peak by dshinkle
It's not easy climbing the 1.2 mile trail and if you aren't used to the heat yet, do not attempt it. However, if you are in decent shape and want a nice challenge give it a try.
Get there early to get a parking space. Leave a Comment Directions: From Lincoln Drive in Phoenix, between 24 and 22nd Streets, take Squaw Peak Drive north and straight into the mountain preserve
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 Going up the HOLE at Papago
Park, Phoenix 2009 by jumpingnorman, 4 more photos
You also see planes going in and out of the Sky Harbor Airport...the many palm trees around the area of the Phoenix Zoo. And best of all, going up to this hole is FREE! Leave a Comment Address: Papago Park in PhoenixDirections: just across the Phoenix Zoo
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Just on the east side of Lake Roosevelt, the Sierra Anchas rise several thousand feet towards to Mogollon Rim. The foothills of these mountains offer a beautiful, desert getaway where the roads are rough, but accessible, and you are unlikely to encounter anyone.
You start in a more popular area where State Highway 288 crosses the Salt River over an old, one-lane bridge. There is a launch for people tubing very near here. When the road turns to gravel though, you leave much of the people and noise behind and begin to ascend into the mountains.
State Highway 288 will lead you further up into beautiful country, but there is also a much more desolate area lining the eastern shore of Lake Roosevelt down Forest Road 60.
The winding, often one-lane gravel and dirt road is fine for 2x4, but should probably be done only in a high-clearance vehicle because of low, bumpy wash crossings.
Eventually this road will lead to a trailhead which will take you to Parker Canyon, one of the most beautiful places in Arizona. Leave a Comment Directions: From Globe, take State Highway 188 north approximately 30 miles to State Highway 288 and turn right. Follow 288 over the one-lane bridge. Forest Road 60 is on the left as soon as the pavement ends.
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Squaw Peak is a mountain to climb in Phoenix. It has been recently renamed Piestewa Peak after Army Pfc. Lori Piestewa, the Tuba City Hopi Tribe member who was killed when her unit was ambushed by Iraqi forces.
There are many nice hikes to do on the peak including a fairly flat trial around it (not one this one) and a peak trial which is 1.2 miles long and we did it including lunch on the top in about 21/2 hours.
The peak trial is no where near as steep as the peak trial we do on camelback which is the one that you pull yourself up.
I would rate this trial as moderate. Leave a Comment
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 by thelovelymissjane
when you get to the top there is a huge cave through the mountain that goes through both sides, (its big enough to fit like 200 people in.. not small at all.)))
its a good place to bring a date, and a picnic lunch, and there is a incredible view of the entire valley and city.
its across the street from the phoenix zoo.
PS. if you go there when it is warm. bring water Leave a Comment Address: galvin parkway/mcdowellDirections: across the street from the phoenix zoo. it says "papago park" in a big sign if that isn't specific enough.
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 by HeidiR
The book says it has a 1.2 mile trial to the summit (I think it is slightly further!), about half way it gets very steep, but it does have hand rails to grab hold of on the very steep bits. At the top you will see a great view of the city. We took 3 hrs for the return trial. We took it easy and climbed slowly.
for more Photos of camelback Mountain and South Mountain see my travelogue called the mountains Leave a Comment Directions: Drive up 44th Street until it becomes McDonald Drive then turn right onto East Echo Canyon Drive,continue up the hill until you reach the car park.
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 by HeidiR
We saw a rattle snake on our hike Leave a Comment
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 Squaw Peak by goingsolo
The trail to the Squaw Peak summit is a pretty tough mile. But, from atop, the city of Phoenix is visible with the Superstitions in the background. Its a pretty striking example of the beauty of the desert surrounding the oasis that is the city. Leave a Comment Address: Squaw Peak Park Recreation AreaPhone: Phoenix park and rec602 262-7901Directions: Lincoln Drive west to Squaw Peak Drive and head north to the park
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