Camelback Mountain

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Najboljši čas za obisk

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.

Nasveti za proračun

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.

Priporočeno za

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

Načrtujte svoj obisk

2-4 hours

O znamenitosti

Hitre informacije: Pot do vrha se v samo 1,2 milje dvigne za 1.280 čevljev, zaradi česar je eden najzahtevnejših mestnih pohodov v državi. Dva skalnata izdanka dajeta gori ime: eden je videti kot klečeča kamela, drugi pa kot njena glava.

Poudarki: Na vrhu lahko v enem samem pogledu za 360 stopinj opazite vseh pet Phoenixovih gorskih rezervatov, geografsko lekcijo, vklesano v granit in saguaro. Rožnati granitni vrh, star 40 milijonov let, je videti kot ogromen topel kamnit želvji oklep, segret od puščavskega sonca in posejan z drobnimi starimi fosili.

Notranji nasveti

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.