Hike the Cholla Trail on Camelback Mountain from Phoenix (Half-day)

Just 20 minutes outside of downtown Phoenix and rising to 825 meters in elevation, Camelback Mountain is the premier hiking destination outside of the capital!

On our half-day adventure together, we will head up the Cholla Trail, which is one of the most scenic routes to the summit, but a challenging one as well.

The trail is generally pretty empty, especially if we get an early start to see the sunrise, which is a popular option.

We begin the hike heading up several sets of switchbacks along a steep but easy to follow and well-worn trail. About 1.6 kilometers into the 5 kilometer hike, the going begins to get a bit tougher.

After awhile, we will reach the saddle of the camel and from here, we will need to do a bit of scrambling to get to the summit.

Once we’ve arrived at the top, we will be met with stunning views out over Phoenix and Scottsdale, getting some of the best possible views of the two cities.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for a scenic and fun half-day hiking adventure up Camelback Mountain outside of lovely Phoenix, Arizona!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you will also enjoy our half-day hike in Echo Canyon, also on Camelback Mountain!