Hiking Camelback Mountain

We chose the Summit Trail from Echo Canyon which is listed as 1.2 miles one way. The elevation gain is 1,264 feet with the summit at 2,704 feet. It is described as strenuous and difficult. We saw many people who take this hike as part of their daily fitness routine several with their dogs. There was one man who was on his third trip up for that day! Made me feel old.


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Dave on the trail - that's the top behind him!

We're about 1/3 of the way up here.

This was an interesting section of the trail - don't let go of the bar!

Dave with our new friends and guides, Barbara & Richard.

Beautiful views of Phoenix from about two-thirds of the way to the summit.

Where is the trail?

This was the hardest part for me. See Dave and Barbara patiently waiting for Richard and me?

You can see the top from here. If you enlarge this picture, you can see some people further up the trail.

Finally the summit - Barbara giving a few hiking tips to a nice young couple.

I made it!