East Wing Mountain

East Wing Mountain is an Arizona summit about 3.8 miles from Parkview Estates. The East Wing Mountain Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, making it the natural way to approach the peak. Typical averages from a nearby weather station, Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Ap, describe a hot desert climate. Winter is the mildest season, with January highs around 65°F and lows near 44°F, and December similar at about 64°F and 43°F. Spring warms quickly. March averages a high of about 75°F, April reaches about 82°F, and May climbs to roughly 91°F. Summer is intense: June averages about 101°F, July 104°F and August 103°F, with overnight lows near 81°F in midsummer. Fall cools gradually, from about 98°F in September to 86°F in October and 74°F in November. Rain is infrequent in every month, ranging from one to four wet days. The cooler stretch from November through March offers the most comfortable conditions for a climb, while summer heat calls for caution. The station sits below the summit, so temperatures on the mountain itself typically run somewhat cooler. Several other outdoor spots lie close by. Granite trail is half a mile away, and the New River Trail is about a mile off. The climbing areas Ice Castles and Joel's House are each roughly 2 miles away.