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Camelback via Cholla Trail

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1.9 mi
Distance
48 min
Time
terrain
1,263 ft
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Overview

This is a easy one way trail to Camelback in Echo Canyon Recreation Area.

This trail goes by Camelback Mountain.

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    2 years, 1 month ago
    Parking in the area is crowded. Was a long walk just to get to the trailhead. Trail is listed at the mountain as very difficult. Was harder than I expected for something that is a tourist attraction but well worth it at the summit.
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    4 years, 5 months ago
    Camelback mountain was amazing but as of right now 12/3/21 the Cholla trailhead is closed. I’m not sure when it’s supposed to reopen, but you can still do the hike via Echo Canyon on McDonald rd. The echo canyon trailhead has water and facilities at the base before you start.
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    6 years, 6 months ago
    Not easy one but excellent workout
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ThickBirch7089 3 years, 1 month ago
Camelback Mtn - Cholla
Gate was not open 15 mins after sunrise so we went down construction road to access trail.
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Peter Arment 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Cholla Trail PMP Camelback Mountain
forgot to resume hike for a short time when I started back down from the top
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Brad Francis 3 days, 5 hours ago
Echo Canyon Recreation Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/22872785897
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Brad Francis 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Echo Canyon Recreation Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/22647299351
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Brad Francis 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Echo Canyon Recreation Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/22290007273
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Brad Francis 10 months, 1 week ago
Echo Canyon Recreation Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/19674798639
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BestRainbow8697 11 years, 2 months ago
Camelback Mtn 2/24/15 11:17:43 AM
East Side. Round trip.
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