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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Camelback Parking Improvements
The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation is looking to improve the parking situation at the trail-head for the Echo Canyon trail. The idea is not only to increase the number of parking spots but also lower […]
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Echo Canyon Trail Pics – Feb 5th 2012
See below 20 pictures from a mid-day hike on February 5th 2012. The hike photos come from a busy day on the Echo Canyon Trail. This is surprising because it also happened to be Super […]
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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. […]
Tips
Summer Hiking – Bonus Challenge
There are a few obvious tips you will read about when it comes to summer hiking. These include, drinking and carrying plenty of water, wearing sunscreen and appropriate protective clothing. There are other common sense […]
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 […]
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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 […]