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Piestewa Peak Trailhead, Biltmore Greens III
68° · Light drizzle nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 am
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Piestewa Peak Trailhead

  • 4.9678 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 7 pm

Piestewa Peak Trailhead offers a rugged, popular desert hike with steep switchbacks and panoramic city and mountain views. Expect rocky terrain, steady elevation gain, and bustling trails favored by locals, tourists, and dog walkers. Bring water, sun protection, and steady shoes for a high-energy workout and excellent photo opportunities.

Quick answers

Piestewa Peak Trailhead in short

When is Piestewa Peak Trailhead open?

Every day, 5 AM–7 PM.

When is the best time to visit Piestewa Peak Trailhead?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Piestewa Peak Trailhead indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Piestewa Peak Trailhead?

2701 Piestewa Peak Dr,Phoenix, AZ 85016.

Right now · 1:45 pm

Why it fits right now

Better tomorrow at 7 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Open till 7 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out

68°

Light drizzle

Feels
70°
Rain
75%
Wind
11mph
  1. 2pmRain67°
  2. 3pmLight rain67°
  3. 4pmOvercast68°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 7 pm
monday
5 AM–7 PM
tuesday
5 AM–7 PM
wednesday
5 AM–7 PM
thursday
5 AM–7 PM
friday
5 AM–7 PM
saturday
5 AM–7 PM
sundayToday
5 AM–7 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Piestewa Peak Trailhead
  2. 2 Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300 · 1 min
  3. 3 Piestewa Peak Park · 10 min
  4. 4 Piestewa Peak Trails · 12 min
  5. 5 Quartz Ridge Trailhead (#8A) Phoenix Mountain Reserve · 21 min
2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016(opens the map)DirectionsTo Biltmore Greens IIIWebsitephoenix.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.9from 678 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Jogging
  • Photography
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Casual
  • Quiet
  • Lively
  • Solo friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day. Waterproof shoes from 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • Waterproof shoesFrom 2 pm
  • UmbrellaThe whole time