About Hike Camelback

Camelback Mountain Hiking Information

Welcome! Camelback Mountain is a pinnacle of Phoenician lifestyle and culture! Named for its striking resemblance to the head and humps of a resting camel, the mountain provides endless challenge, escape and aesthetic champion to natives and visitors alike. Climbing to the top of Camelback Mountain reveals a 360-view of the valley's mountain-led perimeter and the various Phoenix and Scottsdale neighborhoods that exist north, east, south and west of the base.

While the south, Arcadia-facing side of the camel is home to residential properties and beautiful walking trails. The north, Paradise Valley-facing side is home to two well-traversed and separately challenging trailheads to the top. Along the way to the top, dozens of Hohokam caves and intermediate free-climbing rocks line the Echo Canyon Trail.

Camelback Mountain Trails

Camelback Mountain hosts two hikes: Echo Canyon Trail and Cholla Trail.

Wildlife on Camelback Mountain AZ

Discover the wildlife you will encounter along your Camelback Mountain hike.

Camelback Mountain Arizona Hikers

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Trail Information

Local Hikers

About Camelback Mountain

Neighborhood Favorites

Camelback Mountain News and Updates

Stay up to date on the latest hiking information for favorite local mountain.
Please read if you're new to the trails so you can arrive informed and ready.

News & Updates

Wildlife on Camelback Mountain

Camelback Mountain is home to many Sonoran-native species.
Check out photos before you hike so you can identify which plants and animals you see on the way!

Wildlife

Camelback History

Peer into the history of Camelback. Get to know those who hiked before us, carved our trails and even dwelled in our favorite lookout points on the hill.

History