Camelback Mountain Climber's Log
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| IdahoKid | Route Climbed: Echo Canyon Trail Date Climbed: May 2nd/05  | |
| Wow, talk about different hiking than Idaho. Talk about people, I passed nearly 68 people going up and down (yes I counted) and had to wait for a parking spot. It was 95 degrees which nearly killed me yet everyone I talked to said it was perfect.... Well, anyway, beautiful little mountain, and a fun hike. You can make it even a little techinical if you dont use the hand rails which I almost made a game out of. | |
| Posted May 5, 2005 10:19 am | ||
| CBakwin | Route Climbed: Echo Canyon Date Climbed: April 16, 2005 | |
| A nice little blast up this hill, doesn't take much time and it's a decent workout but of course, very crowded. A guy should hike this every morning before work. | |
| Posted Apr 17, 2005 8:28 pm | ||
| nebben | Route Climbed: Cholla trail Date Climbed: feb 20, 2005 Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2006 | |
| -Also climbed December 23, 2006 Feb 20.2005 Made it to the top in less than an hour with my girlfriend's sister. It was a tons of fun. The brief scramble up sections above the saddle was excellent. We saw a woman hiking with a giant parrot...it climbed up a rock with its beak. Damn, unbelievable. We saw a few with bad trail etiquette. Not surprising at all though given the total amount of people out there. | |
| Posted Feb 21, 2005 1:59 am | ||
| bilmcchr | Route Climbed: Cholla Trail Date Climbed: Nov 27, 2004 | |
| I have summited Camelback many times, mainly from the Echo Canyon Trail. I think Echo Canyon is a more difficult trail and a better work out but I prefer the Cholla Trail because of the views of the city along the ridgeline to the summit. The summit is an excellent place to view a sunrise. | |
| Posted Nov 29, 2004 1:28 am | ||
| Don Nelsen | Route Climbed: West side trail and the eastside trail Date Climbed: Nov. 11th, 1005 | |
| Climbed this one every time I've been in Phoenix, usually several times in a few days. Great break from work and a good workout. Had it (almost) to myself once on a 109 degree day! Those Arizonans are tough! | |
| Posted Nov 10, 2004 11:15 pm | ||
| Ken Dammen | Route Climbed: Echo Canyon Date Climbed: 2/11/05 | |
| Nice view of city but very crowded trail. | |
| Posted Aug 23, 2004 8:43 pm | ||
| charles97 | Route Climbed: Echo Canyon, Cholla Date Climbed: Too many to count | |
| I'm one of those 5 times a week guys. Best place to watch a sunset in Phoenix is from the top of Camelback, and I try to catch it everyday after work. Good thing we get more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Lots of people on the trail, but I really enjoy the company. Gone to the top probably thousands of times, but I've never once regretted going. | |
| Posted Dec 10, 2003 2:22 pm | ||
| muzich | Route Climbed: Echo Canyon Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2003 | |
| The heat finally broke in Phoenix this past weekend and its was perfect weather for Camelback. 75 Degrees and sunny...My first time back to the mountain in six months. The trail had the usual cast of characters - out of towners, guys carrying 6 month olds in baby carriers (I even saw another guy literally carrying his 7 or 8 year old son up a steep section on his back) plus the usual camelback 5 time a week crew. That being said, the trail was not overly crowded like it will be later in the year and it was a very pleasant hike to the top. Highly recommended - go now b4 it gets too crowded! | |
| Posted Oct 27, 2003 11:32 am | ||
| Alpinist | Route Climbed: Echo Canyon Date Climbed: February 10, 2002 | |
| I climbed this during a business trip to Phoenix. The trail and summit were crowded, however it was still quite enjoyable. It was a quick and relaxing way to get some exercise during an otherwise hectic travel schedule.. Definitely well worth it. | |
| Posted Oct 15, 2003 1:42 pm | ||
| surgent | Route Climbed: every time up Echo Cyn... once from the east side Date Climbed: Hundred times+ | |
| My favorite hike and my main means of keeping fit. Yes it's crowded... people talking on cell phones... major meat market... people smoking while hiking... out-of-towners clearly in over their heads... people wearing Keds sneakers... but it's a blast. On a clear day one can pick out peaks as far south as Picacho near Tucson. | |
| Posted Aug 28, 2003 3:13 pm | ||
| mtnhiker13 | Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: Spring 2003 | |
| Nice hike after work - close to where I was working on a business trip to Phoenix. Nice rocks to climb on! | |
| Posted Aug 18, 2003 8:21 am | ||
| Brian Jenkins | Route Climbed: whatever the normal trail is Date Climbed: January of 94 or 95 | |
| Did this with my brother who was at grad school in Phoenix at the time. Saw a lady get helicoptered out in a litter when she injured her ankle halfway up. Tons of people. Easy hike. | |
| Posted Oct 23, 2002 10:39 am | ||
| Steven Cross | Route Climbed: Echo Canyon Date Climbed: 0-13-02 | |
| Did this mountain with my freinds Nathan and Leah. The trail was extreamly steep, but very short. It is a very fun climb, but too many people. January is a really good time to beat the heat. | |
| Posted Oct 22, 2002 8:30 pm | ||
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