Comments on: Hiking Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona: Part 1

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:48:39 +0000

Awesome, Matt! Wow, you have a mountain climber in the making. I hiked it with my daughter at Christmas two years ago … she is 26! The Sertoma Club had decorated a tree at the summit. Any decorations this year?

Another fun hike is Shawbutte … there is a Christmas cactus Santa on it. I’ll have to do an update post on that as I hiked it last weekend … it has become a Christmas tradition here in the valley

Thanks for the comment. Happy New Year

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:37:47 +0000

Climbed it today with my 5 year old son on his birthday. His first time to the top.

It is quite a hike but a must do in Phoenix I think. Great views at the top.

By: Carissa Touchtone

Carissa Touchtone — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:59:50 +0000

i climbed this mountain twice within three months and it is one of thee hardest things that i have ever done. the thing that made it the hardest was the heat. it was about 113 degrees when me and my brother made the climb. it was a good workout though

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:15:47 +0000

Nathan — Camelback made me realize how much I have lost! I hiked Longs Peak in 1977. Went the Keyhole route. It was a challenging hike. I don’t know if I will do much hiking this summer with the heat. If I do, I will be starting EARLY! And I will be posting about it.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:41:45 +0000

I tried this hike just the other day. Although it is considered a difficult hike, I think it hardly compares with much more difficult hikes such as Longs Peak, RMNP, Colorado. Nonetheless, a difficult hike with some really great views of the Phoenix area. I recommend it if in the area. Start early. 95% shade going up…95% sun coming down.

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By: Colorado Guy (Steve)

Colorado Guy (Steve) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:06:04 +0000

Way to go, Phil. That looks like a great hike!