Get ready for one of Phoenix's most rewarding workouts, a challenging and steep climb right in the heart of the city. The summit trail is a rocky, out-and-back path that gains over 1,100 feet in just over a mile, so expect your heart to get pumping. Your effort pays off at the top with incredible 360-degree views over the entire valley and the surrounding Sonoran Desert. The whole hike takes most people between one and two hours, starting right from the trailhead parking lot.