Popular Phoenix ... Mountain. "We live in the desert. You can either sit in your house and become a mushroom or something or go out and embrace it." The city started closing Camelback and Piestewa ...

Hiking Camelback Mountain is best attempted earlier ... For more information on the trails, visit the City of Phoenix website. Trails are open from sunrise to sunset (or around 7 p.m.) and entry ...

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 ...

Visitors also warn that you should be prepared to share the trails with lots of other hikers. As one of the highest peaks in Phoenix, Camelback Mountain is among the most scenic hiking spots in ...

Some notable views from the summit include Camelback Mountain, the dreamy Draw Recreation Area, and the city of Phoenix. The Piestewa Peak Summit Trail is especially great for a sunset hike.

Camelback Mountain rises like a mirage over Phoenix, Arizona, with an elevation of over 2,700 feet. The granite and sandstone ...