Camelback Mountain via Cholla Trail
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Details
Distance
2.68 miles
Elevation Gain
1158 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Kevin Kaminski
Take this slightly longer hike up Camelback Mountain for scenic views of Phoenix. For the shorter and arguably easier hike up, check out the Echo Canyon Route.
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. The hike increases in difficulty about 1 mile in, when you reach the saddle, and you will have to do some scrambling during the last stretch to the top.
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Camelback Mountain via Cholla Trail Reviews
A prominent peak jutting right out of the middle of the city, what more could you ask for? Outstanding views in every direction.
5.0
Great trail, lots of fun rough terrain the higher you get. Make sure you have good shoes and plenty of water. Takes longer than you’d think when it’s busy. A must do on a visit to Paradise Valley.
5.0
I did the easier side of the mountain and started at 6am. By the time we made to summit it was already 97 degrees. There are sections of rope climb and a few bottlenecks that may slow you down but you do not need any technical experience to make it to the top. This is just a hop from the city and well worth the effort.
5.0
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