I love starting my day saying "morning" to a bunch of strangers while we're all hiking around Squaw Peak. I've spent a lot of time here and it's a beautiful area. The hike to the summit is moderate; I believe it's barely a mile. Squaw Peak offers many different trails to choose from my favorite is the Perl Charles. There is also a cement walking path that can be used for people that can't tolerate the rocky terrain. I think it's cool that one of the trails goes underneath the 51 even though I always hesitate walking through the tunnel...I've watched too many movies.
Another one of my favorite things about Squaw Peak is Tammy. She has boot camp here EVERY weekday at 5:00 AM. I went to her camp everyday for 5 months (before I moved) and it was life changing. Not only does Tammy push you beyond what you knew you could do physically, she also gives emotional support that helps you preserver through the hard work. http://phxbootcamp.com/site/index.php