This challenging hike up the east side of Camelback Mountain has beautiful views of Phoenix and Scottsdale, and is not often crowded. You will begin on switchbacks heading up the mountain, with trail markers to guide you at first.
The hike increases in difficulty about 1 mile in, when you reach the saddle, and you will have to do some scrambling during the last stretch to the top. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. This is a strenuous hike. It gains evaluation quickly. Many people who are beginners attempt this hike and end up slowing everyone else.
Speaking of everyone else, this trail get ridiculously crowded! The parking lot gets completely full and you have to walk an extra mile along a busy road. Make sure to do this early in the day to avoid the heat, and also make sure to have enough water and proper footwear. The hike up is one of the toughest hikes I have ever done, but the vies of the sonoran desert and phoenix were awesome.
Camelback is the perfect mountain to hike for a workout due to it's location and great views from the top. The trail gets extremely busy though which is a big deterrent for me. I'm not a fan of crowds when trying to navigate a trail. There are also many rescues from the mountain due to it's popularity and people not coming prepared for how steep the climb is and the hot Arizona sun.
Start early, it get's hot quickly! Make sure to practice proper hiking etiquette people coming up have the right of way and bring more water than you think you need. And also, know your abilities. You don't want to be one of those people that has to be rescued by the Phoenix FD :.
Tough and steep hike but totally worth it. Was able to see north Scottsdale and downtown PHX at the same time. Will definitely hike it again. Definitely the easier side of Camelback. Get there before the work rush hour, and on weekdays to beat the rush. Length 3. Distinctive and dominant on the Phoenix landscape, Camelback Mountain is just begging to be conquered. The two different routes to the 2,ft summit offer different challenges, and both are featured in this guide.
Echo Canyon is the popular route, which ascends 1, feet up the western side of the mountain in just over a mile. The journey quickly becomes a real leg-burner but delivers some good hiking experiences and varied terrain. The Cholla trail heads up a well-maintained trail on Camelback's east flank but becomes a challenging and technical ascent upon reaching the ridgeline. This route becomes increasingly rocky and precipitous, and though the conditions here are not extreme, users certainly urge caution and wouldn't recommend this route for young children or folk with a strong aversion to heights.
The mapped route on this page is a point-to-point. This means that you'll either need to get a ride from the end, or leave a car there. This is the popular route up Camelback Mountain, and for good reason.
Not only is it more accessible for the Phoenix metropolis, but it also offers a memorable and varied hiking experience. Less technical than the Cholla trail on the east side, the Echo Valley trail is still no slouch, and climbs ft in around 1. Limited parking is available at the trailhead, but be prepared to have to park a little distance away on a neighborhood street.
If you do win a coveted trailhead parking spot, be aware that parking is officially only allowed until 7pm although from our experience rangers rarely ticket offenders park at your own risk! The handrails are a welcome tool on this trail, but even with them this area can be a little tough both on the ascent and descent. Some good grippy footwear will make all the difference here. The sandstone rock that dominates the western flanks of the mountain and represents the head of the figurative camel is known as the Praying Monk, and is geologically different from the granitic rock that comprises the rest of the mountain.
Keep a close eye on your trail as you head in and out of Echo Canyon - particularly on the downward journey, as the rocky surface sometimes disguises the route and its surprisingly easy to head off the trail.
Welcome to the summit of Camelback Mountain. Now, from wherever you are in Phoenix, you can look at the most dominant feature on the landscape and think "I climbed that".
Up until now the Cholla trail has been a gentle uphill climb along a well trodden and well maintained route. Be forewarned that from this point on the Cholla trail gets a little more dicey.
Tracing a route up the Camelback ridgeline you'll become aware of the drops at both sides of you. Progressing further along the ridgeline the route becomes increasingly rocky and precipitous. The conditions here are not extreme, but certainly be cautious and this route is not recommend for your children or folk with a strong aversion to heights! The route of the trail may not be obvious from this point on, but the geography of the ridgeline keeps the direction certain and before you know it you'll be at the mountain summit.
The trailhead to the summit begins directly off E Cholla Lane on a very pleasant and well-maintained trail up the easternmost side of Camelback Mountain, with some great views. There is no parking at the trailhead, and E Cholla Lane is off-limits.
Closest parking available is around 0. Invergordon Rd parking operates limited hours, so be careful to read posted signs. Some neighboring streets to the east have no parking restrictions and just make for a slightly longer hike. Tips: - The journey to the summit of Camelback can take longer than you might think, and we'd strongly recommend carrying water. Reviews 1, Sort by:. Shawn McKelvy. November 11, Hiking Great! Julia Stewart. October 29, Difficult but worth it, get there early before it gets too hot.
Amanda Arthur Todd. October 23, Difficult but worth it! Sarah Shaffer. October 14, Hiking Rocky Scramble.
Alexandria Kimsey. October 13, Casie Rose. October 11, Very difficult but worth the views! Mylien Le. October 9, Darren Hughes. September 28, Fun trail. Pay attention to every step coming down it. Lauren Pike. September 25, James Yoder. September 19, Pam Smith. September 16, Audrie Pennington. September 13, Great trail. Very tough but so amazing. Travis Sowards. September 2, Beautiful, overcast, and cool.
Perfect morning. Nick Miller. August 25, No shade Rocky. Replies X. Home FAQ Contribute. Recorded Track of a Hike. Photos of a Hike. HAZ Forum. Google [Bot]. Four on the Desert Floor. Camelback Mtn Hikes. Boots and Burgers. Extreme Heat Restrictions.
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