Camelback Mountain (Echo Canyon Trail)

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Hiking up the Echo canyon trail
On top of the Camelback mountain
Heading down the Echo canyon trail
Views from Camelback mountain
map: Camelback mountain - Echo canyon trail
Elevation plot: Camelback mountain - Echo canyon

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. There are restrooms and water at this trailhead.
addressone
Camelback Mountain
city
Paradise Valley
state
AZ
country
USA
Region
Phoenix Area and Central Arizona

Hike details

Distance
2.30 [Miles] Total
Hike Distance- Details
2.3 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.
Hike Trail Type
Out and Back

Season

Best Season
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • October
  • November
  • December
Worst Season
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
Season Details
all year (recommend hiking early AM in the summer months)
Date Hike completed
January 01, 2002

Solitude

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.

Hike up Camelback mountain via the Echo Canyon trail in Phoenix, Arizona.

Parking has always been a bit of a challenge at the Echo Canyon trailhead. Try early or late or bring some patience. The hike is worth it.

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.   

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