But this year, we've rediscovered the pleasures of Cholla Trail on Camelback Mountain — especially the killer scramble up the last fifth of the 1.75-mile hike to the summit. If you enjoy a hands ...

such as the Bobby's Rock Trail. Hiking Camelback Mountain is best attempted earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon when the desert heat is bearable (in fact, it's closed from 11 a.m. to ...

mountain adventures (from zip lining to all-terrain vehicle tours); restaurants; and a variety of accommodation options. Camelback Resort has 39 ski trails with terrain for all skill levels ...

Popular Phoenix hiking trails were closed for 45 heat warning days last summer. But the city could go further: Under a change proposed for next summer, those trails would have shut down for nearly ...

The city started closing Camelback and Piestewa trails on the Valley's hottest days after a fire captain nearly died from overexertion and several others went to the hospital following three mountain ...