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Flatiron via Siphon Draw Trail (Superstition Wilderness, AZ)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Arizona, Strenuous Hikes3 Comments

Flatiron and Siphon Draw, Superstition Wilderness, January 2022 Described as “one of the state’s top ten hikes to experience” and one of the “best hikes near Phoenix,” Flatiron in Arizona’s Superstition Wilderness offers an exceptionally scenic vista, but most hikers will remember it for its challenging and unique ascent: a seemingly endless scramble, including one …

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Piestewa Peak (Phoenix Mountains Preserve, AZ)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Arizona, Strenuous Hikes1 Comment

Piestewa Peak, Phoenix Mountains Preserve, November 2020 Piestewa Peak (2,608’) is the second-highest summit in the Phoenix Mountains, a smattering of cactus-covered peaks in the heart of Arizona’s largest metropolis. Situated inside the Phoenix city limits, Piestewa Peak is extremely popular, but the panoramic views across nearly the entire metropolitan area make the crowded climb …

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