Best Easy Day Hikes Phoenix features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of thirty-three easily manageable hikes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Valley of the Sun—from Piestewa Peak, which dominates Phoenix's northern skyline, to McDowell Mountain, Pinnacle Peak, and Lost Dutchman State Park.


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Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures
Hikes for everyone, including families
Hikes ranked from easiest to more challenging
GPS-compatible trail maps

Stewart M. Green, a climber and hiker based in Colorado Springs, is the author and photographer of numerous FalconGuides, including Rock Climbing Arizona, Scenic Driving Arizona, Scenic Routes & Byways Colorado, Best Hikes Near Colorado Springs, and Rock Climbing New England. He is also the Climbing Expert at About.com.