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Phoenix Arizona Desert Hiking Trails

Piestewa Peak is named for Lori Piestewa, the first female American killed in combat.

Piestewa Peak Summit Trail is a 2.2 mile, 1151 elevation gain, heavily trafficked out and back trail located in the heart of Phoenix and features beautiful wildflowers. This trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers.

I used to hike this trail on my birthday every year, with the goal of beating my age in minutes to the summit. Once I passed 40 years, this became too easy of a task.

Dixie Peak Trail in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve

Dixie Peak Trail is a 2.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail with an elevation gain of 875 feet located in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail. I have met most of my best hiking friends on this trail.

Holbert Trail to Dobbins Lookout

This trail is a 3.8 mile, 1000 feet elevation gain, heavily trafficked out and back trail located in South Mountain city park that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Dobbins Lookout at the summit provides amazing 360 degree views of Phoenix.

South Mountain Phoenix city park is the largest city park in the lower 48 states of the United States.

Originally published at https://arizonawildflowerdesign.com on July 17, 2020.