Hard
Camelback, Echo Canyon (Phoenix)
Arizona
Distance2.4 mi
Est. time~1 hr 30 min
Elevation gain↗ 1,400 ft
RouteOut & back
Camelback, Echo Canyon (Phoenix) is a hard 2.4-mile out & back hike in Arizona with about 1,400 ft of elevation gain. Phoenix's iconic, extremely difficult summit scramble — exposed, rocky, and regularly underestimated; go near sunrise, carry ample water, and turn back in dangerous heat.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.
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