Camelback Mountain

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Start before 7 a.m. from November through March to avoid heat stroke and trail traffic. Summer climbs should begin by 5 a.m. at the latest, as trail temperatures can exceed 110°F by mid-morning.

Budsjettips

Parking is free but the 75-space lot fills by 6 a.m. on weekends. There is no entry fee, though you'll want to bring your own water since none is sold on site.

Anbefalt for

Thrill-seeking hikers, Solo travelers wanting a challenge, Local Phoenix residents, Photography enthusiasts

Planlegg ditt besøk

2-4 hours

Om

Raske fakta: Stien til toppen stiger 390 meter på bare 1,9 kilometer, noe som gjør den til en av de mest utfordrende urbane turene i landet. To steinete utspring gir fjellet navnet sitt: ett ser ut som en knelende kamel, det andre som hodet dens.

Høydepunkter: På toppen kan du se alle Phønix' fem fjellreservater i en enkelt 360-graders utsikt, en geografileksjon etset i granitt og saguaro. Den 40 millioner år gamle rosa granitttoppen føles som et gigantisk varmt steinskilpaddeskall, oppvarmet av ørkenens sol og strødd med små eldgamle fossiler.

Insidertips

Skip the main lot and park at the 32nd Street trailhead lot instead, which has more spaces and opens earlier.
Wear grippy hiking shoes, not running shoes, since the smooth pink granite gets slick from morning dew and loose gravel.
The best photo spot is at the 'saddle' between the camel's head and hump, where the city skyline frames perfectly behind saguaro silhouettes.
Bring at least one liter of water per hour of hiking, and check your watch: most rescues happen to hikers who underestimate the heat and the elevation gain.