| Surrounding
the base of 2,608-foot Piestewa Peak, the Phoenix Mountains Park and
Recreation Area and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area are gateways into diverse desert
that offers everything from fantastic views to secluded valleys. You
don't have to fight crowds on the Piestewa Peak Summit Trail to enjoy
the area -- the area boasts dozens of miles of trails to enjoy the glory
of the Sonoran Desert in relative solitude. An assortment of picnic area nestled in the hills offer a picturesque spot for gathering. Phoenix Mountains Park is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. |