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Enjoy this 2.6-mile point-to-point trail near Paradise Valley, Arizona. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 11 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through May.
- (2.5K)
- Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States
- Southwest (Arizona)
- Pick The Right Season. It really should go without saying that climbing Camelback Mountain in the heat of a desert summer is a bad idea. Phoenix summer temperatures regularly climb to 110 degrees and above.
- Assess Your Fitness Level. Before you set out on a climb up Camelback Mountain, it is important to do a candid evaluation of your fitness. The trail climbs 1,200 to 1,300 feet in just over a mile, so hikers should expect some very steep terrain, with many high step-ups.
- Choose The Right Trail. There are two main trails leading to Camelback’s summit — the Cholla Trail and the Echo Canyon Trail. Each has its pros and cons.
- Get An Early Start. Along with choosing the right season, the time of day is equally important in successfully hiking Camelback Mountain. The main reason for getting an early start is that morning temperatures will be cooler.
Camelback Mountain. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain is one of Phoenix's best hikes and most popular attractions for thousands of visiting hikers each year. Two difficult trails ascend 1,420 feet to a summit resembling the hump of a camel's back, affording 360-degree views of the surrounding city.
Echo Canyon Trail is one of Phoenix’s premier hiking destinations, and regularly is named a top national destination for avid and experienced hikers. Visitors from around the world have traversed this summit trail and praise its amazing 360-degree summit view of the city and challenging terrain.
3.1 miles - Hard Effort. 2:30 Hours (Total) 1,540 Total Feet of Climbing. Max Elevation of 2,707 feet. No Dogs Allowed. The Camelback Mountain hike is one of the most popular hikes in Phoenix. Camelback Mountain is just 20 minutes from downtown and can be seen all over the area, rising to 2,707 feet.
Only experienced hikers, whom are following "Take a Hike. Do it Right" guidelines, during optimal weather conditions, should attempt to hike to the summit that sits 2,704 feet above sea level and provides exceptional views of the Valley. Current Trail Projects Trail Map & Descriptions.
