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Hiking Camelback Mountain

I can see this beautiful mountain range from my apartment and have been longing to get to the top. The high heat of the Phoenix, Arizona summers halted me, but patience paid off and a perfect January day served as the best for hiking Camelback Mountain!

Camelback Mountain, as I get to see it every morning with the sun rising.

As with any hike, make sure you are supplied with plenty of water, sunscreen and fuel (food). This one definitely requires a good pair of running shoes, not the old pair you have that you don’t care if they get dirty, because odds are the soles are totally worn out. You need good traction for Camelback Mountain! There are two trails to choose from. We did the Echo Canyon trail, the more direct steeper route. There is also a Cholla trail that takes longer to complete, but may be easier.

This is your path for 80% of the hike. You come back down this way as well….see the need for good shoes?! This is NOT a tourist stroll.
In addition to the rocks you climb, there are so many cool rock formations to look at. Some, like this one, don’t even look real! Seems like something Disney would make in one of their parks … or maybe aliens live in there.

There are plenty of places to pull off and rest, and also great pay off views along the way. If you are not able to make it to the top you will still have a great experience. All the rocks you climb make you feel like a total badass adventurer! Plus, there’s just something about the crunch of gravel ground and mountain air that really does it for me.

There’s just enough room at the top to play…
and meditate!

Scottsdale, Arizona Accommodations Map

Looking for a place to stay during your visit to Camelback Mountain ? Check out this interactive map to different accommodations available in and around Scottsdale, Arizona.


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Lori Yearwood
Published on:
January 19, 2019
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Categories: All Aboard!, Around the World, Destinations, Hikes, Lori Yearwood, Our Travelers, United States, West CoastTags: hiking, Phoenix, Phoenix Arizona

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