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
An excellent workout if you're looking to get a little hiking in your day. Keep your eye out for snakes and cacti, don't hike next to the ledges, and avoid during the summer. There have already been multiple heat related deaths in June of this year and it's just the start of summer. There have also been a few fall related deaths, so don't think just because it isn't a huge mountain and the trail is well-maintained that it can't be dangerous.
4.0
It's always a great workout to hike up Camelback. Lots of climbing up and above rocks throughout the whole trail. Definitely a full body workout. Be careful for rattlesnakes during snake season.
5.0
Nice views of the PHX area. Pretty crowded. Can get tough in some spots. Worth the effort though.
4.0
So when I first tackled Camelback I did Echo Canyon. It was really hard. Somebody told me Cholla was easier. So I did Cholla. It was not easier in the least. It was challenging in a different way, but just as challenging as Echo Canyon. Don't be fooled. Take plenty of water. Hike before the full heat of the day. Wear good shoes. Hang on to those sheer rock faces. Have fun. Be safe.
5.0
It's pretty tough hike, it can get pretty crowded
5.0
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