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Piestewa Peak: Freedom Trail

Phoenix Arizona Hikes

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Piestewa Peak: Freedom Trail - Phoenix Arizona Hikes

There are many reasons to take Freedom Trail over the popular Piestewa Peak Summit Trail. Some do it to get more scenic variety. Others prefer to get closer to the desert. Some hike it because it is less strenuous than the Summit Trail, and others want a longer hike. Whatever your reason for hiking the Freedom Trail, you will enjoy this loop around Piestewa Peak. Coiled around the base of Piestewa Peak in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, Freedom Trail (formerly Circumference Trail) 302 offers a moderate hike and a scenic route through the splendors of Phoenix Mountains Park. In lieu of the towering views from the summit, this trail showcases the best desert flora and fauna in the park and takes you on a wide loop around Piestewa Peak. The Freedom Trail is the second-most popular hike in the Phoenix Mountains Park. Though it shares 0.5 miles with the busy Summit Trail 300, most of the Freedom Trail is relatively devoid of crowds.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Phoenix
Length: 3.8 total miles
Elevation Gain: 620 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Moderate
Duration: 2 hours
Season: Best Year-round
Trailhead Elevation: 1,500 feet
Top Elevation: 2,100 feet
Other Uses: Dogs permitted, except on the section shared with Summit Trail 300
Local Contacts: Phoenix Mountains park
Local Maps: USGS Sunnyslope
Topo Map: Piestewa Peak: Freedom Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book: 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Phoenix Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Phoenix
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Phoenix

by Charles Liu (Menasha Ridge Press)

Arguably the Southwest's premier city, Phoenix offers its 1.4 million residents a mind-boggling arra…

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