Urban Warriors: Adventures in Your Own Back Yard

Unforgettable hiking adventures don’t require remote wilderness. As we explore hiking in Phoenix, we visit Piestewa Peak and Fat Man’s Pass, two iconic urban trails offering big rewards for those willing to look closely.

A nighttime hike up Piestewa Peak reveals a cooler, quieter side of the desert, along with sweeping city-light views and unique opportunities for low-light photography. Along the way, discover how desert creatures adapt to the urban environment from nocturnal wildlife to resilient plant species thriving among rock and concrete.

Celebrate the hidden, wild places woven into the city, and meet the everyday adventurers who explore them.