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Camelback Mountain

The city's signature peak, with steep, rocky trails to a summit view over the whole valley.

Official Website
Photo: Dru Bloomfield from Scottsdale, Arizona, USA · CC BY 2.0
Open
Daily, sunrise to sunset
Price
Free
Time Needed
Half a day
Address
Echo Canyon Trailhead, 4925 E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
About 20 minutes by car east of downtown; parking fills early.

Why Go

The Echo Canyon and Cholla trails gain over 1,200 feet in just over a mile each and are harder than they look. Rescues are common; start at dawn and carry water.

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