Ruth Hamilton Trail at Piestewa Peak Park

The Ruth Hamilton Trail is a dog-friendly trail. The Quartz Ridge Trail intersects this famous trail, which is slightly over 3 miles long. At the crossroads, there is a great observation bench. This trail's western segment has a number of switchbacks and is moderately rough. The trail drops and levels off after the hiker reaches the peak. It is moderately popular, despite its small length, and provides spectacular views of the city area and the northern Sonoran mountains. During the spring, wildflowers abound.