Great job - Curtis was great. He was patient with us as we took it slow. We made it to the top and back. We recommend Mad Desert Trekking

Climbing Camelback mountain - a spectular and fun adventure - Matt took me up and down Camelback Mountain and pointed out so many fascinating things along the way - including the secret cave! Breathtaking views and lots of fun. Matt provided everything I needed including snacks, cold drinks and great company. An experience of a lifetime for any non Arizonians! Highly recommended.

Spectacular hike with Lizzy - Lizzy was such an awesome guide! She was fun, knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and prepared for anything. It was a difficult hike, but so worth it!

So fun! - Madison R. was amazing! She was super knowledgeable and took amazing pictures! This hike is no joke but so fun and very worth it! Highly recommend Madison as your tour guide!

Amazing View of the Desert - Curtis was great! Shared lots of information about the area: plantlife, animal life, history. Very personable guy. Although I consider myself an able hiker, he introduced me to some views I never would have experienced on my own.

Just…. wow! - What can I say… Mad Desert Trekking are just incredible. I’m in Phoenix for work, so have been spending most of my time cooped up indoors, shivering under the air conditioning. I couldn’t wait to explore the natural landscape and experience the ‘real’ Phoenix. I booked a sunset hike and my guide, Liz, was phenomenal - so warm and friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the desert. I learned so much on the tour but it never felt forced or like a lesson; it was like hiking with a friend, even though we’d never met before. As a lone female traveller, this was amazing! The trail was manageable and easy, and the views we had of the sunset were stunning. Liz was a very intuitive guide, always making sure I was comfortable with the pace. She was also well stocked with water and trail snacks. I loved the experience so much that I couldn’t wait to do it again! As soon as I had time in my schedule, I booked the morning hike on Camelback Mountain. Matt, the owner of Mad Desert Trekking, talked me through the booking process and provided great advice on the suitability of the trek. He even gave me a returning customer discount and made me feel like a VIP! My guide on Camelback was Curtis and, again, he was a very likeable, friendly and knowledgeable guide. I felt safe and supported all along this much more challenging trail and had lots of fun along the way. It was great knowing that Curtis had a huge amount of kit, including medical supplies, should we need them (we didn’t!). Curtis offered technical advice, local knowledge and was an all-round good guy. He always made sure I was safe, comfortable and having fun. He even took action shots, which he sent to me after the hike! I hope to be back in Phoenix next year and am already planning to book further tours with Mad Desert Trekking. This company puts you in touch with the landscape and also offers real human connections. I couldn’t have asked for more from my experiences - they exceeded my expectations and then some! Thanks, guys - until next time!

Fun day at camelback - Great time! Thanks to Curtis for a wonderful experience. It was nice to have a guide to show us the way and point out plants and general features of interest.

Best Hike Ever! - Liz was an awesome tour guide! It was our first time, and she was great! Definitely recommend! Amazing experience

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!

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!