This was my favorite experience of my trip to the Phoenix area. I have visited ASU a few times, and have always wanted to visit "A" mountain and finally got my chance. The hike is moderate. I actually did it in flip flops because I forgot real shoes and I was fine, just watch your footing on the stairs at the very top of the mountain. The views are beautiful and the breeze at the top of the butte is very rewarding! College students and families alike were taking the ~1 mile uphill hike to the top of the butte.