Tag: Camelback Mountain

It was as rough as usual, very slippery due to dust and rocks. On the top we were able to see the rain (and a…

1/22/2021. Expected to be a rainy day today but instead we were blessed with a warm, sunny & cool breeze day…couldn’t ask for more especially…

Be aware of parking lot rules

This was the last summit for me to complete the challenge. I purposely went on a weekday morning so it would be less crowded and…

Glad to finally get this one done, super crowded, boulders were fun fun!

Busy day on Camelback! Had to park at JW Marriott.

This hike is not a hike, but a never ending climb that is split into 5 sections, which get harder and steeper as you go…

This hike is not a hike, but a never ending climb that is split into 5 sections, which get harder and steeper as you go…

This was NOT a hike! This was 100% rock scrambling. Not long, however, it took longer than anticipated due to all the rock scrambling. Great…

Beautiful hike!  Busy was an understatement but may be my favorite around town, thus far.   It was a different kind of challenging than Piestewa,…

This is about 20% Trail and 80% rock scrambling/climbing. Also there really isn’t a particular trail up, you just kind of try to find your…

The trail was busy, but everyone was kind and courteous. Beautiful sunny day! Perfect way to end the year.

Very crowded hike. Nice cool day for that hike

We worked up an appetite after we summited Piestewa and then drove to the Echo Canyon Trailhead at Camelback Mountain after we refueled our systems.…

Hiked Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon Trail as the sun rose this morning. Cool temperatures, but summited and descended just as the crowds increased. Overcast…

We started hiking just after 7 A.M. before the lot was full! It was a chilly 47° but we warmed up quickly and shed our…

Oh boy, this one was a doozy!  AND I didn’t touch the rails the entire time!  Definitely bringing the husband back to this one.

It was challenging, with more scrambling on rocks than I had imagined. I’m more used to slightly longer hikes zigzagging up the mountain so the…

Started before sunrise as I learned this is a heavily trafficked and highly popular hiking trail, especially with the closure of the Cholla Trail.  Temps…

This was my 2nd hike of the day…started after 9am. Lucked out for a space in the parking lot. Can you say BUSY? I can’t…

We had just completed Piestewa and figured we could knock Camelback off the list while we were there.  Camelback is so overcrowded. I def wouldn’t…

So many people, but a Christmas tree at the top!

Starting to get really slick from wear but always great too see the Christmas tree

Have done camelback before. Brought my 16 year old daughter she was glad she did it but doesn’t want to again any time soon! Crowded…

amazing hike in the AZ winter! Perfect weather.

I’ve only hiked Camelback twice before, the last time being about 12 years ago. I remembered kind of hating it those first two times. Today…

Hard hike! Got to the parking lot an hour before sunrise to beat the crowds and see the sunrise. Lots of scrambling – bring gloves…

This was a late afternoon hike ao the trail was not too crowded and we could find parking. Definitely a calorie burn and a hike…

This was my welcome to Arizona hike and, boy, it did not disappoint. My thighs were reintroduced to a burn I hadn’t felt in a…

What a nice surprise! We decided to hike early to receive the sunrise at the top of camelback mountain and there was a Christmas tree!…

Our hike started this morning around 9 am.  The parking lot is way too small for the number of people that want to hike this…

Such a good hike but BUSY!

It’s looking a lot like Christmas at the top of Camelback. Santa and his elves have been hard at work.

The hike is very beautiful, but unfortunately very busy.  It is a cool time to hike Camelback, as there is a Christmas tree at the…

This is a very popular & challenging hike. It has beautiful views of the city. Only Echo is open right now, which makes it even…

Sunday was a beautiful day for this hike. My second time and my first time going off trail to find the cave. That was amazing.…

This was my 5th time summiting this mountain. Always a FUN climb. I hiked with friends. Legs. Legs. Legs. And rock scrambling, too. I suggest…

What a wonderful hike, but be ready for a packed trail!  In order to get a parking spot, you must arrive well before sunrise.  I…

Conquered the Camel! Up the Mtn in the dark with our headlamps to guide us to catch the beautiful sunrise over the valley. I do…

Started early,  it was a bit cool with a light breeze. Views are amazing! First part is bit rough but evens out before the summit.…

December 5 Saturday was full of people mostly young kids.  I did a quick scramble (with my mask/gloves on) and made it up and down…

Beautiful day for a hike. Was a difficult trek but so glad I did it. The first of my 6 peaks.

Traffic jam on the mountain

Early morning start at 6:00 am and 5 degrees, required headlamp at the start. The parking lot was only 1/2 full and very few hikers…

Extremely crowded as always unfortunately, we even started before sunrise and the parking lot was nearly full. Trail is always a fun adventure with beautiful…

Wanted to do the Cholla trail, but still closed, alas.  Legs quite fatigued, but I still powered through it!  Was a bit chilly and windy…

The was an Asian male who passed out and fell mid hike and the rescue team of the fire department responded, but after examination they…

Nice Monday hike

Day 2, Peak 3! With only having 4 days to complete our challenge, we decided to hit 2 peaks today- 1 longer and 1 shorter…

Second peak for the day, Music in ears, sprint up to beat the sunset.

Great Hike .. Hike 3 of the 6 done this week. Always a tough one and enjoyable. Crowd wasn’t terrible.. lots of bugs at the…

Love this hike! Weather was a bit chilly at 6am and  not too crowded. Beautiful views all around!

This was my first hike post Covid-19 illness.  Lucky for our family, we all had mild symptoms. It was great to get back out on…

This was my first hike post Covid-19 illness.  My family and I were fortunate we only had mild symptoms, but after a 14 day quarantine…

This was the first hike that I completed with a team. There were approximately 20 of us total. The weather was overcast in the morning,…

My first big hike in Arizona!  And my first Meet-Up with the Hiking, Biking, & Socials for Over 40 Group!!! It was so beautiful, a…

Beautiful morning.

A bit rocky- can slip at times.  Camelback is notorious for fall accidents.  Loved it though!  Lived in Phoenix for 7 years and this is…

Great Hike, Great Weather, Great People

nice and good weather, hard to find place to park.

There wasn’t anything unusual about this hike… a typical climb of Camelback with the exception of enjoying it with a group.   One down… five…

Awesome morning for an awesome hike

Parking lot was full and closed to new cars entering until some had left.  Plan extra time, park at an off-site location and hike or…

Short, strenuous, rocky, high-traffic hike.

Always a short but tough hike!

Awesome hike up Echo Canyon at Camelback Mountain this morning on 11/6/20! I’m glad my 2 friends and I started early at 7am since it…

Great hike but it was more like a climb.

First time hiking Camelback via Echo Canyon but Cholla trail side was closed. Trail was rated extremely difficult and I must say it was pretty…