Camelback Mountain

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Najbolje vreme za posetu

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.

Saveti za budžet

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.

Preporučeno za

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

Planirajte svoju posetu

2-4 hours

O atrakciji

Brze činjenice: Staza do vrha dobija 390 metara nadmorske visine na samo 1,9 kilometara, što je čini jednim od najizazovnijih urbanih uspona u zemlji. Dva stjenovita grebena daju planini ime: jedan liči na kamilu koja kleči, a drugi na njenu glavu.

Istaknuto: Na vrhu možete ugledati svih pet feniksovih planinskih rezervata u jednom 360-stepenskom pogledu, lekcija iz geografije urezana u granit i saguaro. Ružičasti granitni vrh star 40 miliona godina deluje kao ogroman topli kameni oklop kornjače, zagrejan pustinjskim suncem i prošaran sitnim drevnim fosilima.

Insajderski saveti

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.