Places to hike in Phoenix

I always hike Camelback Mountain when I'm there. Not sure if that's what it's called, but it's just West of the shopping complex on Camelback Road in Scottsdale.

There is a trail going up from the East and another one that heads up from the West. I think the East trail is called Churro Trail. Great views.

MDS

Just found this -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camelback_Mountain

 

North Mountain, Camelback, Squaw (Piestawa) Peak. South Mountain Park is another one and is literally right in my back yard.

 

ROFL!

PM (about to be) sent about what we discussed while I drove your ass to the airport!

+1 to these, I've gone up South Mountain a few times, as it's my aunts backyard too! I've heard Camelback is easy to climb and has great views of the city.

There is also Papago Park, which is my backyard, yet I've never gone up it. I've been trying to ship my mountain bike out here for a while.

Here's Hole in the Rock @ Papago Park:
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Camelback is great to hike! Make sure you get there pretty early because sometimes you might have to wait a good hour just to park in the parking lot there, that is if you dont want to park another 1/2-1 mile away from the base of the mountain.

 

we tried to go to papago park saturday but there was some marathon event and everything was blocked off.

 

My backyard backs up to the mountain and the public access trailhead is less than half a mile down the road. Feel free to call and stop by. I can pm my number if you'd like.

 

So I saw this thread..said to my wife.."Honey, let's go climb Camelback!"...lol..just a little harder than I thought. Have fun if you do the west side! Then again..I saw people running up and down. maniacs.

 

We have Danielle's two daughters that weekend so we could do a family friendly dinner place or you could come over and we could barbeque. We're here for the whole weekend so let us know what works for you.

 

Fchat BBQ this weekend! lol

 

Might be raining..and NASCAR is in town (not that I imagine too many Fchatters are going)

 

I'm in the area as well!

 

I has a sad!

 

Sorry, just saw this today. I'll talk with Danielle and see what she says about what she'd like to do. She has a great recipe for stuffed hamburgers which is why I offered the BBQ. I need an excuse to get her to make them.

 

That is a really nice hike, easy trail and spectacular views of the city

 

I hiked it this past weekend. The sign says it takes 2 hours but we are really fast and run abit so it took us just over an hour. It has some nice views with a golf course and big house's below. The trail is maintained well and I recemend it!

 

yes camelback is a beautiful hike.
I love hiking it & have great photos as well

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hey bud thats your mom? does she live in pdx?
glad you two had a great time my friend

 

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