News
Echo Canyon Reopened
As of January 2014 the Echo Canyon trail has been reopened! Check out the official report from the City of Phoenix Official Web Site outlined below. The renovated summit trail and expanded trailhead parking area […]
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News
Echo Canyon Trail Closure
Summit Trail Closed Till The Fall Many Echo Canyon (Summit Trail) regulars are familiar with the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department plans to improve the parking situation at the Echo Canyon trail head. If you […]
Tips
Winter Hiking
Winter hiking is upon us and there are few places better to hike during the winter months than Phoenix Arizona. Moderate temperatures, no snow and overall pleasant weather allow for an enjoyable hiking experience. The […]
Gear
Recommended Footwear for Camelback
In our last article we talked about the minimum footwear requirements for hiking Camelback as well as offered some suggestions for the various most common options. This included looking at utilizing simple athletic or running shoes, hiking […]
Gear
Hiking Footwear
What Shoes Should I Wear? A frequent question we get at Hiking Camelback is, “What is the correct footwear for hiking Camelback?” While the final choice is more up to hiker preference, we have a few brief […]
News
Hiker Swarmed by Bees
Swarm of Bees Causes Hiker to Fall to his Death on Echo Canyon Trail Another person dies on Camelback Mountain. This time the circumstances are tragic and somewhat out of the control of the victim. […]
Photos
Echo Canyon Trail Photos – 10/23/12
Displayed below are some photos taken from Echo Canyon Trail on Camelback Mountain. These photos were taken on Tuesday October 23rd, 2012 in the early afternoon between 2pm and 4pm. Included in this mix is […]
Reviews
Sanctuary on Camelback Overview
A Luxury Camelback Resort If you have hiked Camelback Mountain and looked to the north, you have probably noticed the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. It is kind of hard to miss the giant […]
Reviews
Labrada Power Carb Review
Post Workout Recovery Drink A few days ago (Oct 7th) I wrote an article covering the top 5 tips to get an effective workout when hiking Camelback Mountain. (Click Here to View that Article) I […]
Gear
Hiking Camelback Workout
Hiking Camelback is a great recreational activity but can also be a very serious workout. The extreme incline and rugged terrain provide the perfect setting for good cardio, core and leg development. I’ve personally used […]