At a glance
#9 of 15 Hiking areas in PhoenixLocalGuideWorld score: 4.80
Rating breakdown
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5 ★90%
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4 ★7%
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3 ★1%
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1 ★1%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Camelback Hike?
- Camelback Hike is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 214 reviews.
- How does Camelback Hike rank in Phoenix?
- Camelback Hike is #9 of 15 Hiking areas in Phoenix by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Camelback Hike located?
- n 85018, 5700 N Echo Canyon Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018 — 2.1 km from the center of Phoenix.
- How can I contact Camelback Hike?
- Website: phoenix.gov
This hike was harder than Half Dome. I didn’t know what scrambling was until this hike. You will be crawling up steep rocks, using your hands, for an hour and a half and then scooting down, trying not to succumb to gravity to get back. We started at Echo. No dogs allowed. I wish I packed a banana or a protein bar to eat at the top.
Beautiful place kinda just outside town with options for a nice day hike or just some quick in town views. Just be prepared that you won't be the only one on the trail.
It was a challenging but a very fun hike, there were parts where had to rely on a bar for support, gorgeous view of entire city and did it in late March with some amazing wildflowers.
Really great hike, gets busy fast which slows down the pace but definitely a hike worth checking out!
By far the most difficult hike/climb I’ve encountered .. The first time was last Sunday and I wasn’t expecting the amount of challenge I had stumbled into 😂🤷🏾♂️. I stopped more than a few times bf I hit the top. This past Saturday I had to do better, took me 58 mins to the top and 35 mins down. ✅.. Great views throughout .
Could be one of the most challenging hikes in the area.
About 1.3 miles to the peak, 1,296 elevation gain. Our hike started at 11AM. I used 64 oz water with temps in low 70's and sunny.
Boulder scrambling, slick rock, sand, gravel. Hiking boots recommended. There are runners along the trail.
Great views, well worth the effort. The ranger at trailhead was helpful and informative. Leave the africanized honeybees alone!! Several colonies live along the route but don't bother you unless you bother them (according to the ranger). Take plenty of water.
About 1.3 miles to the peak, 1,296 elevation gain. Our hike started at 11AM. I used 64 oz water with temps in low 70's and sunny.
Boulder scrambling, slick rock, sand, gravel. Hiking boots recommended. There are runners along the trail.
Great views, well worth the effort. The ranger at trailhead was helpful and informative. Leave the africanized honeybees alone!! Several colonies live along the route but don't bother you unless you bother them (according to the ranger). Take plenty of water.
SUPER DIFFICULT!!! Proceed with caution! This hike is more like a climb. It is not a “casual hike” by any means. The views were absolutely beautiful and it was fun and challenging. Coming down was a little scary but it was all worth it. Make sure you have good shoes for hiking with tread, leggings or pants, and I wish I had gloves.
Amazing views at the top! It is a very challenging hike! Be sure you have your hands free when doing this hike! I met a few people who brought drinks and no pack to carry their drink. I saw some people carrying their drinks but a good chunk of the hike is sprawling. I brought a backpack to make it easier for bringing snacks and water.
It took me 70 minutes up and I did make sure to take breaks going up. I showed up around 8 am yesterday and there was plenty of parking. When I left, parking was filled and a lot of people at the entrance of the lot looking.
I’m from out of town so I’m not used to the weather. I wish I would have started even sooner. I got very warm during the hike. Be sure to bring lots of water. There are bathrooms and water at the trailhead.
There was a cute little Christmas tree at the top that I thought was cute and festive!
It took me 70 minutes up and I did make sure to take breaks going up. I showed up around 8 am yesterday and there was plenty of parking. When I left, parking was filled and a lot of people at the entrance of the lot looking.
I’m from out of town so I’m not used to the weather. I wish I would have started even sooner. I got very warm during the hike. Be sure to bring lots of water. There are bathrooms and water at the trailhead.
There was a cute little Christmas tree at the top that I thought was cute and festive!
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