Camelback Mountain - Phoenix Things To Do
- Address: 5700 North Echo Canyon Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85018-1254
- Phone: +1 602 256 3220
- Email: receptionist.pks@phoenix.gov
- Website:www.ci.phoenix.az.us
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| Yahoo! Travel | 5.0 |
34+ reviews |
Camelback Mountain
5700 North Echo Canyon ParkwayPhoenix, AZ 85018-1254
Camelback Mountain Details
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Towering 1,400 feet, this mountain features the unmistakable shape of a camel. North trailhead offers sheer red cliffs rising 200 feet vertically in some areas, which beckon rock climbers. Facilities are limited at the Echo Canyon Recreation Area with only a trailhead water fountain, an interpret... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Straddling the border between Phoenix and Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain has to 2-to 2.5 mile round trip trails guaranteed to work your legs and your heart. They're nearly all uphill and rocky in places- you see lots of rock climbers ... more on manual_books
- Camelback Mountain is a prominent Valley landmark. The image of a camel in repose is familiar to many first-time visitors, thanks to travel magazines and scenic postcards. That well-photographed hump draws thousands of hikers to the 2,704-foot sheer red sandstone cliffs each year.While some of th... more on GoCityKids.com
- This is the most popular hike in Phoenix! It's also one of the most strenuous. Get there early on popular weekends because the parking lot ... more on NileGuide
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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5.0
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Great place for hiking!
The hiking here on the weekends is great! Go in the winter when its not too hot! Wonderful views of the whole Valley! Jennifer, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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Great way to absorb Phx nature and views
I wasn't expecting a difficult climb, but this mountain is definitely a challenge for visitors without any hiking experience. It's a fun climb with challenging parts. ... jimthoma, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
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3.0
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Bring Water
From a distance it looks like a camelback. Once your there it's tougher to see. Nice hiking trails. Bring plenty of water!! A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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5.0
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Awesome
I love to hike and when my friends come to visit, I take them up this killer trail. It can be tough in spots, but it is so worth it when you get to the top. I have to say I am in good shape, but even with my friends that arent in such good shape, we just go a little slower. Not to mention, I alwa... CapiCatalina, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
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4.0
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Challenging, but great View at Top
Camelback is a pretty hike. It's not too far, but very steep in parts. There is a rock face incline that has a rail to hold onto and you'll need it. I work out 6 days a week and when i run the mountain i sometimes use it for balance. Its enough of a hike to get your heart rate going for a good wh... asuflipmode, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
Directions
Access the Echo Canyon, Ramada Loop, and Bobby's Rock trails via Echo Canyon Parkway from McDonald Drive, just east of Tatum Boulevard. The Cholla trailhead is accessed on Cholla Lane, west of Invergordon/64th Street and south of McDonald Drive.
Hours
Daily, dawn to dusk.
Miscellaneous
- Admission: Free
Other Web Resources
- Read more about Camelback Mountain on Yahoo! Travel
- www.ci.phoenix.az.us
- http://www.visitmesa.com
- http://www.visitphoenix.com
- http://www.travelalaska.com
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