Echo Canyon Park

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Echo Canyon Park, City of Phoenix, Arizona

The most dynamic and unique sight along your journey through Echo Canyon Park will be the spectacular Camelback Mountain, which dates back to the Precambrian age, 1700 million years ago. Throughout the day, the hues of Camelback change as brilliant sun patterns dance across its surface.

As you explore the hottest and most bio-diverse desert in North America, the Sonoran Desert, chances are you will see glimpses of over 60 species of mammals, 350 kinds of birds, amphibians and reptiles. The Sonoran Desert also houses an abundance of native flora and fauna, including the ancient towering Saguaro Cactus (the skyscrapers of the desert) whose blossom is the official state flower of Arizona.

Sheer red sandstone cliffs and its telltale hump draw thousands of hikers to Camelback Mountain each year. Hiking to the top is not for beginner hikers.

There are two trails that ascend to the top of Camelback Mountain:

1. Summit Trail (Echo Canyon)

Length: 1.2 miles, one way
Elevation Gain: 1,264 feet (summit is 2,704 feet)
Difficulty: Strenuous and difficult

Enter at Echo Canyon Parkway just east of Tatum Boulevard, from McDonald Drive. Parking is extremely limited at this trailhead and wait time for a spot on weekends is substantial.

This is a very strenuous trail recommended only for experienced hikers. The tail ascends through some spectacular sandstone rock formations and offers unparalleled views from the summit of Paradise Valley below and Phoenix beyond. The park is open sunrise to sunset.

2. Cholla Trail

Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet (summit is 2,704 feet)
Difficulty: Moderate

Parking is available on Invergordon/64th Street, near Cholla Lane. There is no trailhead parking and street parking is very limited. Hikers must park on Invergordon and walk up the south side of Cholla Lane. Dropping off hikers on Cholla Lane is prohibited.

This trail is medium difficulty and is recommended for all hikers. There are steep, rocky sections with drop-offs on both sides. From October 1 to April 30, Cholla Trailhead is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and from May 1 to September 30, the hours are from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Echo Canyon Park with famous Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Echo Canyon Park with famous Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Echo Canyon Park with famous Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Echo Canyon Park with famous Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Echo Canyon Park with famous Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Echo Canyon Park with famous Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Echo Canyon Park with closeup of famous Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Saguaro Cactus in Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA.