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Camelback Mountain

5700 North Echo Canyon Parkway (southeast Corner Mcdonald Drive And Tatum Boulevard), Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Description: Once used as a sacred site by the prehistoric Hohokam Culture, Camelback Mountain (named for its resemblance to the head and hump of a kneeling camel) is a popular destination for hikers and climbers, and a prominent lan...Read More
  • #4 most popular
    thing to do in Phoenix
  • Avg. User Rating:
    4 out of 5 stars

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Camelback Mountain Reviews

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Camelback Mountain

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Milja from Waterloo, Ontario
  • March 22, 2005
Camelback Mountain
Quote: Hiking Camelback is probably the most difficult hike we have ever taken. The climbs are so steep in parts that there are metal bars you need to hold on to to get up and down the sheer cliffs. Very rocky and slow going to come down. The view at... Read the full Camelback Mountain review

From journal Phun in Phoenix Arizona

Camelback Mountain

  • 4 out of 5 stars by wanderer 2005 from Phoenix, Arizona
  • January 12, 2005
Camelback Mountain
Quote: Climb up the back side of Camelback Mountain to its 'hump'. This is a great place to hike, but there are some difficult areas. Much of it after the first half-mile gets very steep and rocky. Don't try this if you're a beginner--getting down is... Read the full Camelback Mountain review

From journal Desert Oasis

Camelback Trek

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Pintier from Fort Edward, New York
  • August 9, 2003
Quote: A great family activity. The view of the desert floor was fantastic. My son (9-years-old) had a blast. The climb can be steep in some places, but overall, it can be done at your own pace. Make sure you bring plenty of water, you will need it. We (my... Read the full Camelback Mountain review

From journal Arizona Week