But this year, we've rediscovered the pleasures of Cholla Trail on Camelback Mountain — especially the killer scramble up the last fifth of the 1.75-mile hike to the summit. If you enjoy a hands ...

Soaring more 2,700 feet in elevation, Camelback's summit offers spectacular ... the 2.6-mile out-and-back Cholla Trail on the east side of the mountain offers a more gradual incline, at least ...

Hiking Camelback Mountain is best attempted earlier ... If you're looking for a slightly easier trek, the 2.6-mile out-and-back Cholla Trail on the east side of the mountain offers a more gradual ...

Details: Both Camelback Mountain trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Cholla Trailhead is located at 5150 N. Invergordon Road. Echo Canyon Trailhead is located at 4925 E. McDonald Drive.