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15,555 photos. Distinctive and dominant on the Phoenix landscape, Camelback Mountain is an incredible landmark in the surrounding area. There are two different trails to reach the 2,680ft summit, offering different challenges. Begin along the Echo Canyon Trail, which ascends 1,400 feet up the mountain's western side in just over a mile.
9 wrz 2018 · Camelback Trails. Pictured below are trail maps for all 4 trails on Camelback Mountain. Please note the trail outlines are general guides and are not exact reflections of each bend or turn in the trail. Be sure to note trail signs and do not venture off main paths.
Welcome to the iconic Camelback Mountain, named for its resemblance to the head and humps of a resting camel. There are two hiking trails on Camelback: Cholla Trail and Echo Canyon Trail. Read below to find out which best suits your fitness level. Check out Hike Camelback Hiking Tips!
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.
There are two main trails leading to Camelback’s summit — the Cholla Trail and the Echo Canyon Trail. Each has its pros and cons. The Cholla Trail is longer, at about 1.5 miles one-way, making the climb a bit more gradual. The first mile climbs steadily along a route that is fairly easy to follow.
Located in the Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Recreation Area, this area preserves a lot of native species that are unique to the Phoenix area and surrounding desert environment. The summit can be reached via two hiking trails: Echo Canyon Trail and Cholla Trail.
Camelback Mountain is an iconic mountain for the city of Phoenix, and even hold’s high regard throughout the state of Arizona. It is easily Phoenix’s most popular hiking trail, boasting nearly half a million hikers each year. The Echo Canyon trail is open from sunrise to sunset.