"This is one of the most popular hiking spots among Phoenicians. The trail is short (just over a mile in one direction) but difficult. You'll stay entertained with the city views, various types of cacti, palo verde and mesquite trees, and up-close encounters with jackrabbits, lizards, and other wildlife on the way to and from Piestewa Peak. It's also not uncommon to see the flashlights of night hikers in the evenings and after dark." - Travel + Leisure Editors