Download a trail map on the park's website to create your own adventure. A 4-mile loop connects hikers, geographically and historically, to the whole Phoenix area. Home to ancient Hohokam ...

Camelback Mountain is one of Phoenix’s ... beating on the rocky trail, so make sure you're wearing shoes that provide both support and traction." Another must-have is a map or guide ...

Soaring more 2,700 feet in elevation, Camelback's summit offers spectacular views of Phoenix and Scottsdale and can be reached from the 2.5-mile (incredibly steep) out-and-back Echo Canyon Trail.

PHOENIX — With temperatures in Phoenix already reaching triple-digits twice in 2025, the city is being proactive by updating its Trail Heat Safety Program to keep hikers safe. A few major trails ...

This Valley 101 podcast episode discusses the debate surrounding Phoenix hiking trail closures during extreme heat. The closures aim to reduce costly and dangerous heat-related hiker rescues.