Camelback Mountain: Guided Hiking Adventure Phoenix
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161 Ratings
Phoenix
Embark on a guided hiking adventure up Camelback Mountain in Phoenix with Mad Desert Trekking. Discover hidden secrets, enjoy breathtaking views, and ensure your safety with experienced guides.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Echo Canyon Trailhead - Summit the world-famous Camelback Mountain, at 2,707 feet, the highest and most popular peak in Phoenix, Arizona. With 1,300 feet in elevation gain, you’ll get your vert on for sure.
Your guide will meet you in the hiking area at the trailhead. Experience the incredible mountain up close and personal. Ascend the peak to the top for a 360-degree view of the Phoenix Metro Area and see the Sonoran Desert for more than 50 miles in every direction.
- 3-4 hours
- Meet your guide at the trailhead
- Difficulty scale: Strenuous, including sections of hands-on rock scrambling
What's Included
- Sunscreen included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Snacks provided
- Cold beverages post-hike
- Guided by certified professionals
- Backpacks provided
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the globally acclaimed Camelback Mountain—Phoenix, Arizona’s most visited peak, as you are accompanied by an entertaining, knowledgeable local guide from Mad Desert Trekking. Get a taste of excitement and fulfillment as you conquer Phoenix’s tallest mountain. We are passionate about Camelback Mountain … and we are confident you will share our sentiment.
Why should you contemplate a hike up Camelback Mountain with Mad Desert Trekking?
- We plan each journey with an emphasis on amusement and exploration.
- Our expert guides will reveal Camelback Mountain’s special characteristics that are unknown to many.
- Every guide from Mad Desert Trekking holds either a Wilderness First Responder or EMT certification.
We will equip you with everything necessary for your hiking exploration, comprising of:
- Backpacks usage
- Sunblock
- Packaged water
- Energy drinks
- Trail edibles
- Refreshing drinks post your hike
Your safety is our utmost concern. We assure a secure, pleasurable and unforgettable Camelback Mountain hiking experience!
Mad Desert Trekking
Awesome Guides | Greater Experience | More Exploration
Location
Echo Canyon Trailhead
East McDonald Drive
Your Mad Desert Trekking guide will meet you outside the Echo Canyon Trailhead building off E. McDonald Drive. Please note that the parking lot is sometimes full and you may have to wait for a parking spot. Uber and Lyft will drop off at the trailhead.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Shadell_w
Apr 9, 2024
Best Hike Ever! - Liz was an awesome tour guide!
It was our first time, and she was great! Definitely recommend! Amazing experience
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Globetrotting659725
Apr 8, 2024
Worthwhile camelback hike with awesome city views - The hike was great and strenuous with awesome views of the entire city at the top of Camelback Mountain. I did the hike with our 3 sons who all enjoyed it!
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Dena_c
Apr 6, 2024
Request Liz! - Liz is the best! I don’t think we would have made it to the summit without her. We were all a little nervous before the scramble and with her leading the way, our confidence kicked in and we all had so much fun. It’s definitely challenging but so rewarding. We loved all of her local knowledge and fun personality too!
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I5448eadeanb
Apr 5, 2024
One to Remember!! - Excellent tour! This was are first ‘extreme’ hiking trip. Our guide, John, was extremely knowledgeable, super attentive and just an overall good dude. We’re hoping to send our adult kids on the same trip. Highly recommended!!
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Mitalm2019
Mar 27, 2024
Camelback Mountain hike! - John C. was our guide and he was awesome! He was knowledgeable about the history, area, and made sure we knew how to navigate the rough parts of the terrain. It was a great hike and we all had fun! I recommend it highly.
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Paul23185
Mar 26, 2024
Best hike in Scottsdale. - Strenuous hike, but worth the effort. We spent approximately 3 hours with access from the Echo Canyon trailhead, however that included about 30 minutes at the summit. Parking at the trailhead can be challenging, and it is closed off when full.
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5elliotts2311
Mar 15, 2024
Hiking Camelback! - We hiked Camelback with Liz today. She was patient and knowledgeable. This hike can be challenging at times, but Liz kept us on point the whole time and helped us navigate each difficult section, even when rain can in and the weather got bad. We would use this company again!!!
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Bikinggal2018
Mar 12, 2024
This is a “Must Do” with Michael! - What an awesome hike with Michael A. the best adventure guide ever! Michael treated us to information about the native plants and geography, took amazing pictures and videos of us and guided us safely up and down Camelback. This is a “must do” tour while you in Phoenix but make sure you are in shape and take water!
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Ross
Feb 21, 2024
Soaring to New Heights with Mad Desert Trekking: A Guided Camelback Adventure with John - Excellent solo guided trek. John was professional, focussed on safety and easy to chat with along the route. He made sure I was comfortable on the trickier sections of the climb, and brought water and snacks to sustain us. Would highly recommend, especially if you are not super confident climbing up double diamond hiking routes!
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Emitch62
Feb 20, 2024
Wonderful Camelback hike via Cholla route - We had a great time climbing Camelback Mountain with our guide, John. We learned from another hiker on the trail that he's actually known locally as "Camelback Santa" who climbs Camelback Mountain every Christmas dressed as Santa and gives away thousands of candy canes! He was a warm, easy-going, and knowledgeable hiking guide for this difficult climb. We found it comforting and helpful to do this hike with someone who has obviously done it so many times. When needed, he told us the best way to step, hold on, or maneuver a certain section. In addition, we learned a lot from him about the history of the area, the city, and the plants that grew along the way. He helped to make this hike a memorable experience that we highly recommend.
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