Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
Featured in this episode:
Piestewa Peak Trail
phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/activities-facilities/trails/piestewa-peak-dreamy-draw/piestewa-trails.html
Fat Man’s Pass
mthikes.com/fat-mans-pass-south-mountains
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Trail Mix'd is made possible through generous support from:
Sue & Bill Ahearn
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and viewers like you.
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.
Featured in this episode:
Piestewa Peak Trail
phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/activities-facilities/trails/piestewa-peak-dreamy-draw/piestewa-trails.html
Fat Man’s Pass
mthikes.com/fat-mans-pass-south-mountains
Connect with us:
Learn more about Trail Mix'd and sign up for Arizona PBS newsletters: azpbs.org/trailmixd
Arizona PBS on Instagram: instagram.com/arizonapbs
Arizona PBS on Facebook: facebook.com/arizonapbs
Use Trail Mix'd in the classroom: az.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/trail-mixd
Support our work: azpbs.org/donatenow
Trail Mix'd is made possible through generous support from:
Sue & Bill Ahearn
Whitfill Nursery @whitfillnursery
Linkous Group linkousgroup.com
SRP @SRPConnect
Arizona Lottery @arizonalottery
Banner Sports Medicine @bannerhealth
and viewers like you.
