This is the one I’m gonna head to now! Thanks again for your videos

Hi Laura i wish I've seen your video before i flew there,i just came back from Az and i went to te top of the canyon,crazy difficult but i made it.

I hiked piestewa peak first and it was tough. Camelback mountain was the toughest craziest by far. I hiked the Superstition from the Peralta trail which is longer but far easier. Camelback Echo Canyon is for the experienced for sure.

I'm from the state of Michigan. I've hiked rugged trails in the porky pine mountains as well as Ontario Canada, etc. I was in Phoenix Az in late January 2022 and hiked the Echo trail The Echo trail is the most challenging hike i have ever accomplished That was a great presentation and video of Camel Back Mountain.

This is my favorite hike! I try to do it once a week.

Amazing movie!

Many years ago, there was a special place about halfway up the Cholla Trail where many folks of kindred minds would gather to watch the Fourth of July fireworks displays throughout the city - you could easily see them from here, and the evening was simply delightful. Now as to the hike: After you've done the "traditional 'Echo' route" a few zillion times (wink!), this one gives you a really interesting alternative view of the mountain. It's of comparable difficulty, but very different and therefore interesting geography. You approach the summit along a "knife edge." (But: no serious "exposure.") On quite a few occasions, we'd leave a car at both ends and do this as a "thru hike," enjoying both experiences, usually in the early morning before convening for breakfast. So - if you live in the area, as we did, I commend both very-different routes to your enjoyment.

Thanks for sharing. This is one of the best hikes in Phoenix for sure!

Nice video!

Do u have a vid on echo canyon side? That’s the popular one. Cholla is closed for 2+ years now since a 300lbs boulder rolled on a guys leg.

I’ll head there Sunday morning! Great video!

I love hiking in the Phoenix area. I just Vlogged the first part of the Javelina Trail and Mormon Loop and it was amazing. I plan to post the conclusion to that hike soon. This looks like an intense, albeit short hike. It goes up really fast! I hate when I can't find parking and have to walk to the trail head...that is the part that kills me at the end.

Hey Laura! Really great video. One thing we are learning is we should visit AZ!

Great video...I have to get down there and do that one. I'm up in Flagstaff - you should come up here and do Humphreys! Cheers!

Did the crazy suicidal Echo trail (extremely steep and difficult) in February ‘16 everyone has to use all fours like an animal. Took so long to complete lost track of time, descent was probably difficult as ascent if not more.

Nice video.....I usually hike sqwaw peak......

Nice video. If there’s one thing that hiking teaches you, it’s that you don’t have to pay for parking.😊

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Do you not use trekking poles? I just started using a single pole a few years ago. It helped so much, I bought a set a few weeks ago. Can’t wait to try them out.

Planning on doing this hike this winter. Saddly not much trail etiquette from the passer Byers 😒

Have you climbed lost dutchman state park in apache junctions ''Flat Iron'',mountain? its almost 5000 feet... pete.

Any sheer cliffs right next to the trail? Great video!

How long did it take to climb?

So, I am not afraid of heights, I am afraid of edges and ledges, particularly when heights are involved. How does this trail rate for those who may have issues, like me?

My mom is 69 but great shape.. do you think she could try camelback?

I loved your video but to be honest as a Phoenician the area along with the city looks kinda ugly as hell. Maybe the desert is not for me.