Love this hike! This and Echo Canyon(Camelback) are the go-to trails for me.

I was just in Phoenix a couple weeks ago. We did the Wave Cave! My first serious hike since spinal fusion surgery in July 2020. It was a great hike!

This is part hike, and part CLIMB. The hike part isn’t terribly difficult, but the climbing part is very challenging. Steep, with few places to anchor your feet. Hard to get up, harder to get down. Views are stunning, but this is not a climb for the faint of heart.

Thumbs up! Your video is very accurate. I did this trail back in 1999 and it hasn't changed. Bring lots of water and an energy bar. I was passed by a troop of cub scouts. They scrambled up the last part without effort. But, I struggled to finish!

No question, one of the hardest hikes in the Valley of the Sun. A rock scramble / climb, not a hike. I have a moderate fear of heights, and I had to put great mental energy in to blocking out that fear and concentrating on the steps in front of me - and NOT looking down.

Thanks for this video. I suggest that you add the vertical, 2,600 feet, and that the upper portion is close to vertical, has exposure, and requires scrambling. This means climbing hand over foot straight up. Downclimbing is also very challenging.

My husband and I did Flatiron took a wrong turn and ended up straight up climbing in certain spots - without ropes. It was terrifying! I would love to do it again but will say when in doubt GO LEFT. We went right and I literally started rock climbing after bc I felt like having skills would have helped me. I HAVE to do this hike again, I have a vendetta now!

Just booked my Phoenix trip for April 2022. 4 days. Already thinking of the 2 hikes I will do during my visit. So damn many trails/mountains to choose from!! I am on a FB group site for AZ hikes and see daily postings of stuff. Half of me wishes I just lived in the valley so I have endless choices in the valley and around the state! I live in Kansas City so not crap around here. Enjoy your channel very much Laura! Thanks for playing tour guide!

Excellent video of a "strenuous" hike with rewarding world-class views.

Great hike, once you hit the wall, it has you actually thinking about where to step so you don’t fall off haha fun times :)

lovely... thanks for sharing your experience in detail.

Brave girl! ❤

I think that's the most beautiful spot in Arizona. I lived in A.J. back in the day, I love it. Thnx for the awesome video. Be safe

You have a great way in presenting your video.

To add to the below comments, have tried Echo at Camelback. Have done Piestawa Peak twice, a little of South Mtn. Am hoping Cholla at Camelback will reopen soon, an option. Am aware of San Tan Reg Park, Superstitions Mtn. Again, so many to choose from in the area, since time is an issue, I plan for places I can get to wo driving all day.

The state park and wilderness are much cleaner than going into Apache Junction. AJ has some of the worst pot holes in America as well as a very chaotic city area layout where the only decent buildings belong to the city management and services.

Awsome video girl I love to hike just get scarred by myself to go in different places. I really want to be able to do this help my mind relax not overthink maybe. Good for you girl💕

Had a chance to do some hiking in Arizona, and found your videos very helpful to get a sense of these hikes. Was able to complete the Six Pack of Peak Challenge Arizona Winter Edition with this guidance. If ever in San Diego, be glad to return the favor.

My wife and son and i did this hike when he was 6 years old it was fun we really enjoyed it

I hiked this on my visit to Phoenix in December. I had not scrambled much before and this was so difficult but well worth it. I will agree that the people on that trail are very friendly. We met several people who helped us find the trail and encouraged us to keep going. You should try hiking to the summit of Mt. Ajo in Organ Pipe cactus Monument. It isn't a well marked trail but the gps route on All Trails is good. The views from up there are amazing.

Awesome vidoe looks like an awesome hike

How does this hike/climb compared to Bell Rock other than miles. Thank you.

keep the good work good luck

I’m trying to mentally prepare myself for this hike. I was told it’s like 2 camelbacks. How accurate is that? 😬. Last year we did Bright Angel trail to Phantom Ranch and back in one day. I keep telling myself if this Iowa girl can do that, I can do this one. Please tell me I’m right….

I am heading to AZ Tucson next week for vacation. Can you or your viewers recommend beginner hikes around the area? Really cool videos, Laura!!!

This is not 20 min from the Phoenix area. It’s more 50-60 min from it.

Great video Laura...hoping to get out there before the end of the week. Cheers!

I wonder if a lot of that got burnt down

Laura, what source do you use to decide where to hike? All Trails app?

I'm moving to Phoenix in October, any advice on how to deal with the heat?

Trail is not maintained past the basin

Wtg. I did not make it that far

I would call it gnarly, but not scary.

I love you laura

Where is the scary part?

You remind me a lot of Catherine Gregory, you should check out her channel. I wouldn't be surprised if you're related.

Get a map. That isn't Phoenix.

Watch "Flatiron Jim" on youtube do it. He's only going to be 92 in June and is an Arizona legend.