Camelback

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Phoenix's most iconic landmark offering challenging hiking trails and panoramic city views from its distinctive hump-shaped summit. The steep rocky terrain provides an excellent workout with rewarding

Camelback is a mountain in Arizona, in the United States, and one of the best-known landmarks in the Phoenix area. Its distinctive hump-shaped summit is easy to pick out from across the city, and it has become something of a symbol of the region.

What a visit is like

Camelback is best suited to visitors who enjoy hiking. The trails are steep and rocky, so the climb asks real effort, but the ascent is what makes it rewarding. Those who reach the top are rewarded with panoramic views over Phoenix and the surrounding desert landscape. Because the terrain is demanding, it is worth wearing sturdy footwear and bringing water.

Why go

  • Challenging hiking: steep, rocky paths that make a strong workout.

  • City views: a wide panorama from the summit across Phoenix.

  • A local icon: a landmark that many visitors recognise from the city itself.

Camelback is a natural choice for anyone wanting to combine an active morning outdoors with a fine view of the city. Visitors staying in Phoenix will find it an easy outing from the centre, and the mountain gives a clear sense of the desert setting that surrounds the city.