News
Camelback Claims More Victims
Two men in their late 20s were rescued from the Echo Canyon trail Sunday 7/8/2012. Phoenix Fire rescued them after they had made it 3 quarters of the way up but were unable to continue. […]
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Hiker Stories
Andrew’s Camelback Experience
Outlined below is a brief letter from Andrew about his experience hiking Camleback for the first time. This is originally from May 2012. A couple of weeks ago, I was in Phoenix on a business […]
News
Shuttle Considered to Clear Parking Congestion
“Official” Shuttle Considered to Clear Parking Congestion at Camelback Mountain – Echo Canyon Trail As we discussed back in May 2011, the Phoenix Parks and Rec board held an open house to receive possible recommendations […]
Hiker Stories
Naked Man Attempts Suicide
This is an amazing story… Apparently a naked man tried to commit suicide on Camelback Mountain on Saturday 11/5/2011. This definitely tops any theatrics we have seen on the mountain before. One of our gracious visitors submitted a YouTube Video that is posted […]
Park Information
Parking for Cholla Trail
Parking for Cholla Trail is much more abundant than Echo Canyon, however you must walk at least a quarter mile from wherever you park. The parking is along the west side of 64th street right […]
Park Information
Parking for Echo Canyon
For those who have been to hike the Echo Canyon trail during peak season (Oct-Apr) you know that parking can be a bit of a hassle. On May 12, 2011 the Phoenix Parks & Recreation […]
Hiker Stories
The New World Record
After hiking Echo Canyon on 4/19/2011 we were talking to some ASU students about the official time trial we are going to have soon to determine who is the fastest up and down Echo Canyon. We have […]
Hiker Stories
Lewi back in Action
We just finished an exhausting Echo Canyon run with the “Rail Runner” Lewi, who delivered a blistering 23:20 up. Although dissatisfied with the performance we were impressed. After taking a week off with the flu, RRL is gearing up […]
Photos
April Fool’s Sunset Hike Photos
Here are some pictures from a late afternoon hike on April 1st 2011. You can get a good feel for the intensity of the Echo Canyon Trail. Hiking at dusk is a great time to […]
Hiker Stories
Lewi’s Going Away Hike
Here are some photos from Lewi’s going away hike back on June 25, 2007. It was a hot 109 degree day and we sent Lewi to Rocky Mount North Carolina in style. The hike was […]