The Best Hike in Phoenix - Camelback Mountain - Echo AND Cholla Trails

If you're into wilderness experiences, you won't enjoy hikes that are in town. But if you like to hike and live in Phoenix, there are some iconic in town hikes you shouldn't miss. No, you won't be alone on the trail, but you still get a good challenge, views and a workout. And the best hike in Phoenix is Camelback Mountain.

I've hiked Camelback Mountain dozens and dozens of times over the years. But only from the Echo Canyon side. The Cholla Trail isn't as popular and it's been closed for several years. I tried once, but it was closed then too. So I decided that this time I'd just hike the whole thing. So I parked along Invergordon Road and walked from the Cholla Trailhead to the Echo Canyon Trailhead, then walked over the mountain back to my car. Echo Canyon Trail is notorious for steep sections with rails to help you climb or boulders to scramble over. Lots of boulders. It's a challenge and a lot of fun. There's even a 'secret' cave along the way that I didn't know about for years.

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