Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Piestewa or Squaw Peak

  Agent 54 here again.  I enjoy hiking the mountains of Arizona.  These pictures are from Squaw Peak which was renamed Piestewa Peak in honor of Army Spc. Lori Ann Piestewa, the first known Native American woman to die in combat in the U.S. military, and the first female soldier to be killed in action in the 2003 Iraq War.


The mountain is imposing from the parking lot. 


Agent 54 near the summit of Piestewa Peak.


Awesome Cliff Face.  Those are 40 ft tall Saguaro Cacti growing on the slope.


Nature's ancient layers turned almost 90 degrees.


Looking at the back of famous Camelback mountain in Phoenix from near the top of Squaw Peak.


My truck is somewhere in the foreground parking lot.  In the distance through the haze it downtown Phoenix with South Mountain along the Horizon.  A golf course provides a nice patch of green in the upper middle.


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  1. SandeeDecember 17, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    How fun. Great experience and great exercise too. Good for you. Love the views.

    Have a fabulous day. ☺

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    1. Timothy HechtDecember 17, 2015 at 4:58 PM

      Thank you. I have to get my knee in shape for hiking again.

      Happy Holidays.

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  2. Living Life Our WayFebruary 7, 2017 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful photos, looks stunning. Great outdoor adventures :-) Thanks for taking part in #LivingLifeWild

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  3. NC SueAugust 31, 2017 at 4:52 PM

    The terrain looks too rugged for me, so I'm especially grateful that you've shared these photos at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/08/lucky-shot.html

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  4. Kathleen AherneJanuary 7, 2018 at 5:17 PM

    Well done on the hike. I just love that sort of scenery, in fact I was looking for a photo of a rugged mountain and this one is perfect. I make miniatures.
    Kathleen
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    1. Timothy HechtJanuary 7, 2018 at 5:21 PM

      So glad you enjoyed the pictures. Thanks for allowing me to share.

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  5. Musings of a tired mummy...zzz...January 14, 2018 at 2:04 PM

    Amazing views! I'm not sure I could climb like you! #bloggersbest

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    1. Timothy HechtJanuary 14, 2018 at 3:15 PM

      My knee slows me down nowadays. Thanks for visiting.

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  6. Stone Cottage AdventuresFebruary 4, 2018 at 9:13 AM

    Your photos are stunning! I especially love the one of the jagged rock formations. How long does this particular trail usually take? It appears to be steep, rugged terrain. Thank you for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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    1. Timothy HechtFebruary 4, 2018 at 2:41 PM

      Glad you enjoyed the pics. The hike can take around 90 minutes depending on how hard you push it. Not everyone gets to the top. Thanks for visiting.

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  7. Powell River BooksMay 3, 2018 at 11:49 AM

    A steep hike. I love rocks and exposed cliffs. I live next to a granite outcrop that was scraped clean by glaciers during the ice age. I love it. - Margy

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  8. Evelyn DortchMay 8, 2018 at 4:22 PM

    Amazing photos. I have always wanted to travel out west. Thanks for sharing at #WoW Words on Wednesday Linkup

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  9. Heather KeetDecember 28, 2018 at 3:42 AM

    Love the photos and how awesome that it was named for such a brave woman! #DreamTeam

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  10. Lisa PomerantzDecember 28, 2018 at 9:05 AM

    I love hiking through Arizona! What fun. You brought back some memories. And great pix too! #dreamteam

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  11. Su-sieee! MacJanuary 8, 2019 at 6:56 PM

    The mountain is imposing in the photo. lol. I think of it being too hot in Phoenix to hike.

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    1. Timothy HechtJanuary 8, 2019 at 8:24 PM

      This is the time of year to hike in Arizona. Thanks for visiting.

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