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Hike (2021)

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Shortly after this a tragic accident would happen in Chola trail shutting it down permanently and having it redesigned by the city.

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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. There are no restrooms or water resources available at this trailhead.
Cholla Trail is rated a double-black hike and is considered to be extremely difficult.  It is 1.2 miles in length and ascends just over 1,200 feet on the East Side of Camelback Mountain.  The first mile of the Cholla Trail is a series of challenging, but rewarding switchbacks that offer some short climbs, and rough terrain.  At the end of the first mile hikers end up at the rescue Helicopter Pad on a ridgeline with some great views.  Some consider this a great place to turn around and finish their hike.
In the last 1/3 of the Cholla trail, climb hikers will encounter 50% or more steep grades, technical sections with drop-offs and low visibility of the trail.  This part of Cholla is probably the most feared section of the mountain because of the steep drop offs on both sides. If you have a fear of heights you may want to take this section very slowly and turn around when you feel uncomfortable. Besides that, this side is also well worth the climb and the physical exertion.  Hikers will encounter various types of wildlife such as Chuckwalla lizards, Roadrunners, Chipmunks, and, at times, snakes.  This trail epitomizes the beauty of desert landscape offering an assortment of visible Cacti and Desert Plants. This challenging hike takes visitor hikers to the same breathtaking summit of Camelback Mountain as Echo Canyon Trail, with 360 degree views of the city.
Note: This mountain is notorious for extreme conditions and every year many hikers are treated for heat exhaustion, falling accidents, and other related injuries.  This hike is not intended for summer usage and we absolutely do not recommend this hike in summer temperatures.




More than 700,000 people climb up two different popular trails each year. It is one of the most popular hikes in Phoenix and even is the trail to hike when people are visiting Phoenix. There is two different trails to hike, Echo Canyon trail and the cholla trail. Echo Canyon trail is 1.23 miles long and takes about 2 hours to hike up and back down. This trail starts off steep then leads to a rail portion where it is the steepest on the trail. It then leads to the second railing and leads into huge rocks that have a great view all the way to the top of the mountain. There are not many parking spots available for Echo trail, it is important to arrive early to ensure a spot otherwise you might end up hiking Cholla trail. The next trail, Cholla is 1.42 miles and also takes around 2 hours to hike, 3 if the hiker is more experienced. In order to hike this trail, you must park on the street and walk up to where the trail actually begins it is a pretty steep hike and continues to incline as you walk up. There is a helicopter pad where helicopters can land to help hikers if they are in danger. After this pad the final stretch to the top is very intense due to the fact that there is a lot of climbing points. Both of these climbs are very intense, but the top of the mountain view is very worth it. These hikes can seem scary but the more experienced you are as a hiker the easier it will be to hike this mountain. Do not be afraid the climb is definitely worth the view.They do not allow dogs on these trails because of how steep the climb are. There are other trails in the Phoenix area who allow dogs to join the hike. One more important note about hiking is that it is important to ensure that you have enough time to get back down the mountain before sunset. This is due to the fact that the trails do not have lights and especially during the fall seasons the nights get longer and the sunsets very early. It is dangerous to hike at night because you cannot see when the rocks are on different levels and this could cause hikers to tumble down the mountain or off the side of the mountain. It is important you know what level hiker you are before attempting Camelback because there are easier hikes in the Phoenix area. Grab your hiking shoes, a bottle of water, a snack, and get in a great workout!

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