Great hiking spot with killer views. Can meet some really great folks here also. Take extra water in summer months... More

More difficult and steeper than the Cholla Trail on the other end. A great workout. Bring grippy shoes and water! Parking is a royal pain, and our brilliant Phoenix politicians have made it even worse by not allowing you to wait in line politely for a space anymore. Fanastic views. If no parking suggest you go around to Cholla Trail... More

Echo canyon is located in Scottsdale and easy to get to. Finding parking can be a challenge. Great views and photo ops of saguaro. If you are looking for a challenging hike in town, this is for you. If you are looking for quiet and solitude, go elsewhere. More

The Echo Trail to summit Camelback mountain is harder (but shorter) than the Cholla Trail. Echo is mostly rock scramble and is a real work out. If you are a first time hiker or a casual hiker go up Cholla Trail. It is a great hike but won't stress you out. The Echo Trail can be demanding but if you... More

Arrived at sunrise. A pair of T-Mac II Lowtops. KPMG T-shirt and PVR windsuit pants. 2 Protein bars, 1 Gatorade. Determination. Patience. 5/8 mile marker. Burning calves and thighs. Sweat-drenched. 1 mile marker. Lungs heaving. Blistered fingertips. Cramping toes. 1.2 miles later. The top of the summit. Beautiful views of the city of Phoenix. Satisfaction. Exhilaration. Now...the return. More