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Help me gather together a list of 10-12 relatively simple (and safe) BUT FUN! Summit hikes to do here in the Phoenix Area!
There can be over lapping of Mountains (2 different trails to get to the top of Camelback?!)
But we want to keep it interesting. We are continuing a tradition we've held for the past year, Weekly/Monthly Night Hikes, easy for beginners but exciting for those of us who can do it in the dark...literally!
Let me know what you think and what trails YOU would do in the dark. (I chose summits for the next 12 months because that's something we've not really done)

Keep in mind that urban parks are often "closed" at sunset, or another fixed time. Hiking in these areas at night may subject you to fines or other penalties.

That is not the case with most locations on State Trust, BLM, or National Forest land.

When you go don't park in the parking lot or use a headlamp. Several years ago while night hiking I stepped on the back of a SWAT member when they were out training. I'm sure he thinks a bear stepped on his back.

Flatiron via McKellips Road trailhead. Did this night hike in May. We left at dusk and hiked into the night. We came across a few scorpions along the way, so you have to watch where you put your hands. The city lights from Flatiron are an impressive sight. We went during a full moon, but never really saw it until we reached the top. For most of our ascent the moon was hidden behind the ridges surrounding Siphon Draw. Bring headlamps and you really can't go wrong. As easy as hiking in daylight. If you are looking for another night hiker, let me know. I'm ready to go again.

All I can think of is an early morning trip to Piestewa since there's that parking lot just before the gate. I would imagine Camelback isn't much of an option as Echo Canyon's gate is closed at night and parking on Invergordon could result in a parking ticket, but what do I know? Learn me something.

Patrick L wrote:I would imagine Camelback isn't much of an option as Echo Canyon's gate is closed at night and parking on Invergordon could result in a parking ticket

You could park nearby (AJ's,maybe), bike in to the echo lot and stash your bikes behind the portable toilets.

Dave1 wrote:

Patrick L wrote:I would imagine Camelback isn't much of an option as Echo Canyon's gate is closed at night and parking on Invergordon could result in a parking ticket

You could park nearby (AJ's,maybe), bike in to the echo lot and stash your bikes behind the portable toilets.

Someone could steal it, though. Riding to the top is the only option.

park on chapparal and walk up cholla canyon
if you do it when there's a full moon, you won't even need headlamps
did it once on new year's eve - way cool