"A warm morning; I was only originally planning to do Union Peak via the Desert Vista trailhead, and then another peak (Peak 2144') caught my eye. I hadn't even summitted Union Peak at that point, so I told myself I wanted to see how I felt after the planned summit before trying anything else. I noted from the previous logged ascent on Peak 2144' that it is on AZ state trust land (or at least that you cross it), and happily I had purchased my state land trust permit yesterday and printed it out, and stuck it in my pack this morning. So, I knew I had the right permit to be where I wanted to go, just in case someone wanted to know what I was doing and why. Union Peak was super easy - man, the City of Phoenix makes *really nice* trails. (Las Vegas, Henderson, etc., are you listening?!) There was even a summit register! Had just been started a few months ago, but that still felt nice to read and sign. :) From the summit of Union Peak, I checked the maps (also, A+ Peakery app for having the trails) and my GPS location and decided I'd at least go scout out the Cactus Wren trail as it passes somewhat close to Peak 2144'. Looking at the map, I recognized that if I didn't get it *now*, I'd b..." — psychikingjes • May 13, 2021

"Approached through state trust land from the north. Phoenix PD was doing helicopter drills on the other summits to the east so I steered clear. Peak 1699 is really just a part of Cave Creek Dam and not really a summit. " — Christopher • Apr 15, 2020