Fitness Hike on the Freedom Trail and Piestewa Peak
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We will be doing a challenging evening hike on the Freedom Trail and Piestewa Peak. There will be around 2000 feet of elevation gain on this hike, although that is spread out over several ascents.
We will meet near the restrooms near the parking lot at the end of Piestwa Peak Dr.. We will begin our ascent on the Freedom Trail (#302), which starts out relatively flat, but will soon lead to a steep climb up the first ridgeline. We will then start a slow descent on the backside of Piestwa Peak, followed by another steep climb, and after a short break, climb to the summit to catch the sunset at the top.
Bring at least 1-2 liters of water and a flashlight, since we may be hiking in the dark on our way down from the peak.
DISTANCE: 5 mile loop ELEVATION Gain: @2000 feet DURATION: Approximately 2.5 hrs (depending upon breaks) FACILITIES: Located at the trailhead. Start time: 4:00 PM.
If interested, we can also go out for food/drinks after the hike. I know of a number of places nearby, but I am always open to new suggestions.