Piestewa is the perfect early morning workout. The degree of difficulty increases as you get closer to the summit but completing the climb is rewarding in so many ways.The views are outstanding and you simply cannot beat the sense of accomplishment.
I always make it a point to climb Piestewa whenever I find myself in Phoenix on business. Easy to find, easy to park and quite safe and well traveled.
Solid 5 stars because of everything it has to offer and there is simply no match to commuting with nature.
Removing one star because of the fellow hikers who don't wear headphones and impose their choice of music on other hikers, come on people, let's not be rude like that - wear headphones, your music is not that good anyway.