Hikes Phoenix Area and Central Arizona Camelback Mountain

Camelback Mountain Hot

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Location

How to Get There

This hike is located in Phoenix, AZ.

The hike begins in Echo Canyon park, which is located off of McDonald Road, east of Tatum Drive. The signs point out Echo Canyon park the South side of McDonald Road. Spaces are limited at the parking lot so get there early.

Alternate route [Cholla Trail]: From Camelback Road, turn North on Invergordon Rd. Park along Invergordon Road. Walk to Cholla Lane and turn West. The trailhead is about 0.25 miles walk along Cholla Lane. There is no parking or facilities at the trailhead.

addressone

Camelback Mountain

city

Paradise Valley

state

country

USA

Region

Phoenix Area and Central Arizona

Hike details

Distance

2.30 [Miles] Round trip

Hike Distance- Details

2.3 miles round trip. [Cholla Trail is 3.5 miles round trip]

Time

2.00 [Hours]

Time-details

It took us two hours with a 30 minute stop at the top for lunch.

Elevation Change

2,600 Total gain/loss [Feet]

Elevation Loss

1,300 Total Elevation Loss[Feet]

Elevation Gain

1,300 Total Elevation Gain [Feet]

Elevation Details

Elevation change: about 1300 ft climb.

Season

Best Season

January
February
March
October
November
December

Worst Season

May
June
July
August
September

Season Details

all year (recommend hiking early AM in the summer months)

Date Hike completed

January 01, 2002

Solitudue

Solitude

Low

Solitude Details

This is a very popular urban hike. Expect to meet 40-100 people on this hike during a weekend. Get there early, or you may not get a parking space at the trailhead.

Difficulty

Difficulty Rating

Moderate

difficulty detail

Be Aware of: Scrambling.
30 yr old Recommendation: Quick climb with some good city views at the top. This is a Moderate hike. The climb will get your heart going, but it's over much too quickly. The hike is kind of short.

Permits

Permit Info

No permits needed. Beware the parking at the trial head is at a premium. That is another reason to get there early.

If a steep climb in the middle of the Phoenix area to great metropolitan views gets your heart pumping, this hike is for you.

This urban hike is convenient for those of us that don't have the time to leave the valley for a longer hike... we still get our hiking fix fulfilled from this one. This well marked trail climbs steadily to the top of Camelback Mountain. Some fun scrambling in several places. Once you reach the top, sit back, relax and enjoy the views of the beautiful people living on the mountain. How many swimming pools can you count? There's water at the trailhead, but make sure you bring plenty with you on your hike.

ALTERNATE ROUTE [Cholla Trail]

The Cholla Trail is less steep and a bit longer (3.5 miles round trip) than the summit trail. From the trailhead, there are excellent views of the Phoenician resort as well as some of the finer houses and resorts surrounding the mountain. As you climb, views abound from right and left. The trail is well marked for the first 1.5 miles. The last 0.25 miles require some scrambling. Follow the blue paint dots and yellow reflectors on the rock to stay on the route.

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