6 days ago · Get to know this 3.0-mile out-and-back trail near Paradise Valley, Arizona. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Sep 30, 2022 · Cholla Trail, on the east side of Camelback Mountain, reopens on Friday, Sept. 30, after a 2½-year closure. The trail was closed for construction, safety improvements and a trailhead...

1 day ago · Begin along the Echo Canyon Trail, which ascends 1,400 feet up the mountain's western side in just over a mile. The journey quickly becomes a real leg-burner but delivers great hiking experiences and varied terrain.

Jan 16, 2025 · Camelback Mountain is just 20 minutes from downtown and can be seen all over the area, rising to 2,707 feet. It's a popular spot for hikers, rock climbers, and tourists, so make sure you do the hike as early as possible, with sunrise being the sweet spot.

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. Part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, Camelback gets its name from its two rock formations that resemble the head and back of a kneeling camel.

Sep 12, 2022 · The trail has been closed due to construction and a trailhead realignment<span style="text-decoration:line-through;">,</span> that moves the trailhead from Cholla Lane to Invergordon Road. The new trailhead will now offer hikers amenities such as a drinking fountain, restrooms and bike racks.

Dec 3, 2024 · HIKING CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN: THE CHOLLA & ECHO CANYON TRAILS. Hiking Camelback Mountain is a “must do” on a visit to Arizona! It’s conveniently located, surrounded by Phoenix and Scottsdale, and you’ll feel a great sense of satisfaction from the peak, as you take in the 360-degree views.

Description: Cholla Trail is a slightly longer alternative to the more strenuous Echo Canyon Trail, but don't expect an easy hike as this trail also is rated Extremely Difficult. Incredibly steep, and at times rocky, the trail traverses the eastern slope or "hump" of Camelback Mountain.

Nov 1, 2022 · Are you ready to hike the Cholla Trail at Camelback Mountain? The Camelback Mountain hike on the Cholla Trail is a great way to spend a day. Whether solo or with your family, it makes for a great workout, and you have beautiful views.

Jan 14, 2025 · This challenging hike up the east side of Camelback Mountain has beautiful views of Phoenix and Scottsdale, and is not often crowded. You will begin on switchbacks heading up the mountain, with trail markers to guide you at first.