The Praying Monk is a feature on Camelback Mountain that has become a Phoenix icon. It is a 100-odd foot tall formation that is in the shape of a monk who is praying.

Jan 4, 2018 · The Praying Monk is a rite of passage for Phoenix rock climbers. Sitting on the northwest slopes of Camelback Mountain in central Phoenix, this free standing tower is named …

Sep 30, 2015 · The Praying Monk is an outcropping of rock on the camel's nose. It's best viewed from the north side of the mountain, like the photo in the postcard at the top of this post, but …

Dec 30, 2021 · In the center of the Phoenix Valley lays a big lazy looking mountain called Camelback. With an elevation of 2,704 ft, hiking it is one of the most popular tourist and first …

Camelback Mountain / Praying Monk is located 6 miles east-southeast of Phoenix Arizona. May and September are the best months to enjoy this trip.

Mar 13, 2006 · If you wonder how the Monk got it's name, climb it late some sunny afternoon, and look down to the east to see the "praying monks" shadow. This squat tower of petrified mud …

Oct 8, 2017 · Short, fun climb in the heart of Phoenix. The Monk is a perfect little adventure to start off, or end the day. Park at the Echo Canyon Parking Area. From the trailhead, hike up …

Perched high above the desert floor in Phoenix, Arizona, The Praying Monk stands as a silent sentinel, its silhouette carved into the rugged landscape like a timeless guardian watching over …

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near The Praying Monk is Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon Trail, which has a 4.8 star rating from 22,770 reviews. …

Hiking info, trail maps, and 13 trip reports from The Praying Monk (2,034 ft) in the Camelback of Arizona