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Where do you park for Camelback?

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Andrew Vasquez

Updated on March 19, 2026

Where do you park for Camelback?

Where is the Camelback Mountain Hike? Use this trailhead to get to the parking area: 5191 N Invergordon Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, USA. Parking is free in a residential neighborhood. Don't park on Cholla Lane or you'll be towed.

Likewise, people ask, where do you park for the Cholla Trail Camelback?

The Cholla Trail is accessed on foot from the parking on Invergordon Drive on the East Side of Camelback Mountain. There is no parking, or dropping off on Cholla Road, or near the trailhead.

Similarly, where do you park for Echo Canyon Trail? Echo Canyon Trail (Camelback Mountain)

  • Echo Canyon Trail (Camelback Mountain) 75 spots.
  • JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa.
  • The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale.
  • Arcadia Towne Center.
  • Biltmore Plaza Shopping Center.
  • Scottsdale Fashion Square - Purple Garage.
  • Scottsdale Fashion Square.
  • Residence Inn Scottsdale Paradise Valley.

Correspondingly, which side of Camelback Mountain is easier?

A great hike/climb. The East ascent (Cholla) is longer and easier but is still difficult if not in above average cardio shape. There is a little bit of scrambling up and over rocks near the top.

Why is Camelback closed?

As activity pauses on the global, national, state and local level, Camelback Mountain trails respond. In effort to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Cholla Trail is temporarily closed and parking at Echo Canyon Trailhead is reduced to one lot (the bottom, north-facing lot).

Which is better Echo Canyon or Cholla?

Echo Canyon is by far the more popular route up, with a nice parking lot and railings along the tricky spots, leaving Cholla to the more adventurous. The other reason is access. The trailhead for Echo Canyon is gated and guarded until sunrise.

Is Echo or Cholla harder?

Hike the trail that's best for you

The Cholla Trail is 1.5 miles one way to the mountain summit. The Echo Canyon Trail is 1.3 miles one way to the mountain summit. While both hikes have the same hike rating, Cholla is known as being slightly easier.

Which Camelback trail is harder?

Echo trail harder than Cholla trail - Camelback Mountain.

Is hiking Camelback Mountain dangerous?

It's a steep, exposed climb that can be deadly, claiming at least two lives after climbers got in over their heads. This is how most of us know Camelback Mountain -- a challenging, but well traveled trail -- a great workout.

How hard is hiking Camelback?

Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon and Cholla Trail is a 4.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Paradise Valley, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from October until May.

Is Camelback Mountain Hard?

Two main trails lead to the summit of Camelback, a camel-shaped mountain just 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Both are rated extremely difficult. The last third of the trail requires scrambling up steep grades with drop-offs on each side. Both hikes are a little under 2.5 miles long.

How long does the Cholla Trail take?

between two and three hours

How long does it take to hike Cholla Trail?

Camelback Mountain Hike – Cholla Trail
In This GuideTurn by Turn Hike Directions Camelback Mountain Hike Trail Maps How to Get to the Camelback Mountain Hike When to Hike Camelback Mountain
Hike Time2:30 Hours (Total)
Difficulty (?)Hard
Total Ascent (?)1,540 feet (469m)
Highest Elevation2,707 feet (825m)

Are there bathrooms at Camelback Mountain?

No. There are no bathrooms.

Are there rattlesnakes on Camelback Mountain?

“Every other day in the summertime, there's a helicopter taking someone down from Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak for not bringing enough water or underestimating the desert heat, but rattlesnakes remain on the top of the list for many hikers.”

Can you drive to the top of Camelback Mountain?

No. You cannot drive up to the top of the mountain. However, for the Cholla Trail, you can park very close and start your trek up. over a year ago.

How many calories burned hiking Camelback?

TIME: 1. 5 – 2.5 HOURS rt • ELEVATION GAIN: 1,264 FEET (90 STORIES) • APPROX. CALORIES BURNED: 410-460 rt • BEST TIME OF YEAR: oct.

How long is Echo Canyon Trail?

1.23 miles

What time does Camelback Mountain Open?

Trailhead hours: Sunrise to sunset

Both Echo Canyon Trail and Cholla Trail are rated extremely difficult, challenging hikers with exposed rock, strenuous climbs and sections of hand-over-hand climbing. Dogs are prohibited at all Echo Canyon and Cholla Trail areas.

How far is it to the top of Camelback Mountain?

Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Trail
  • Difficulty: Extreme.
  • Summit: 2,704 ft.
  • Elevation: 1,200 ft. to summit.
  • Distance: 1.33 Miles to top.
  • Estimated Ascent: 55 minutes.
  • Estimated Descent: 45 minutes.
  • Location: N Echo Canyon Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ.
  • Parking: Parking lot.

How high is Camelback Mountain in Phoenix Arizona?

825 m

Is Camelback Mountain Open AZ?

Camelback Mountain's Echo Canyon Trail remains open, as do more than 200 other miles of hiking trails throughout the city, providing plenty of hiking options."

Can you Uber to Camelback Mountain?

Just finished our Camelback Mountain hike and overall it was a good workout, great views and some challenging terrain. We took an uber to the trailhead to avoid the parking congestion, which got us much closer to the start. This also gave us the option to complete both trails.

How many miles is Echo Mountain Trail?

5.4 mile

How long is Piestewa Peak hike?

25 to 60 minutes

What is the elevation gain of Camelback Mountain?

1,300 feet

Is Camelback Mountain dog friendly?

However, dogs are not allowed at Camelback Mountain, including the Echo Canyon and Cholla trails. Dogs are allowed on certain trails at the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, but they are not allowed on the Piestewa Peak's Summit trail.

Can you hike Camelback Mountain at night?

“Camelback is sunrise to sunset and we are very strict on these hours,” said Trevor Plautz, a park ranger for the City of Phoenix. The hours and hike risk are clearly marked at the start of each trail. A night rescue off of the mountain isn't just a danger to the hiker.

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