About Camelback Mountain

Camelback Mountain is located in the Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Recreation Area between Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. At its peak Camelback Mountain is 2,704 ft (825m) above sea level, and provides 4 hiking trails, 2 of which gain over 1,200 feet in elevation to the top.  The name “Camelback” originates from the shape the mountain casts in the skyline, best viewed from the north.

Camelback has become a popular landmark, tourist attraction and local hiker training spot.  It is also very common to find recreationists, rock climbing or bouldering along many of the challenging rock faces.

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Facts for 1st Time Hikers

  • Phoenix climate is categorized as a subtropical arid climate and is described by many locals as a “dry heat” or two seasonal.  This is because Phoenix typically has only two noticeable weather conditions, hot or warm. 🙂 [...]
  • Many out of town visitors are unfamiliar with the Echo Canyon Park rules and regulations. Here is a list of them for use when visiting the park for hiking, rock climbing or simply sight seeing. [...]

Weather at Camelback Now

Check out a video we took from the top of Camelback Mountain.  For more interesting videos and newsworthy clips, check out our Videos page.