Photo View Peak – New River AZ – Moderate loop hike

Photo View Peak (not official name) is a lesser-known summit in New River, AZ. There is a loop trail approaching the summit from either side.

We can hike up the southwest ridge and descend the northwest ridge.

There is no official trailhead, but parking is available at the junction of Photo View Road and 27th Avenue.

The hike itself is 5 1/2 miles round trip, and total elevation gain is about 1,500’. There are some steep sections, but overall this isn’t a very hard hike.

This is a hike that is moderate in difficulty. We will meet at the location specified as the meeting place and the hike will start at 8:00am with whomever has shown up at that time.

READ THE FOLLOWING: The Organizer of this trip is a VOLUNTEER, not a "leader". The organizer IS NOT trained in first aid and is not a bonded expert mountain guide. You will need to bring your own experience and judgment. If you want to enjoy the benefits of traveling in a group, then we suggest that you stay with the group on the trip.

The waitlist is created to give preference to hikers who have demonstrated the ability for tougher hikes and consistency of showing up when they RSVP. Those who have RSVPed multiple times and have always cancelled or been a no-show will be kept on the waitlist until others who are more likely to come are given an opportunity to RSVP. The waitlist also ensures we do not overwhelm parking, as this area doesn’t have infinite parking.

Assess the route and conditions as if you were going to do this trip solo.

About your organizer: My name is Dan. I moved to the Phoenix area in early 2017. I have organized over 200 hikes for various groups – including in Arizona, the Sierras, and Northern Nevada. I tend to choose mountain summits I have never done before. I do as much preparation and mapping as I can to ensure we take the correct trails. However, when driving to and hiking in a new area, there are always surprises and unknowns.

Start time subject to change pending weather conditions.