![]() At the bottom of the first set of steps, it veers to the right. Follow Echo Canyon Summit Trail out of the parking lot. Bobby's Rock Trailĭuring peak season, parking can be scarce. Injuries and rescues are not uncommon where foolish hikers exceed their skill-level or roam off the marked trails. Be safely prepared with the proper hiking gear and carry plenty of water particularly during the high temperatures of the summer months. Besides, the trails can become dangerous in darkness. You'll experience the most brilliant and colorful sunsets in the world from any of the trails, but be sure to arrive at descent before dark which is the law. The views across the cityscape are simply spectacular. Or enjoy the longer-lasting views on the Cholla Trail and even greater panoramic rewards when reaching the summit via the more strenuous Summit Trail (Echo Canyon). Spend less than an hour along the easy trails of Bobby's Rock Trail or the Ramada Loop Trail. Since Camelback Mountain offers four different trails with varying degrees of difficulty from easy to strenuous, hikers can bite-off as much as time and skill permits. Many come back and do it again and again. It's a magnet that attracts over 300,000 hikers every year. Unless you've ever hiked to the summit of Camelback, you'll never experience the quiet tranquility the spectacular beauty overlooking the cityscape. Conveniently located in the middle of the nation's fifth largest metropolis, it's close proximity to hotels and resorts makes it very convenient for travelers and vacationers to the area. Urban Hiking At Its FinestĬamelback offers some of the best urban hiking in America. Its base and foothills are a quiet blend of luxury homes, resorts and golf courses that merge together to create a synergy of nature, lifestyle and outdoor recreation. The Camel sits elegantly and touches the borders of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, Arizona. What appears to be an ancient religious site is why many refer to Camelback Mountain as the 'Sacred Mountain". The Hohokam left behind a ceremonial cave on the north side of the mountain as a gift to modern civilization. Alone it sat until ancient, prehistoric Hohokam Indians settled the area only to mysteriously disappear over a thousand years ago. It took nature millions and millions of years to sculpt this majestic masterpiece. Towering about 1,400 feet above its base, Camelback characterizes the shape of a gigantic camel that seems to admire the amazing views across the Valley below. Camelback Mountain is the world-famous icon that defines the northeast horizon of Phoenix. ![]()
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