Phoenix has a pretty incredible park system that give hikers a chance to hike some pretty amazing desert terrain close to home. Last Sunday, I hiked Cholla Trail up the tail of Camelback Mountain. It’s a challenging hike and well worth the time, if you are in condition, start early in the day, and bring plenty of water. From the top, you have 360 degree views of the metro Phoenix area. It’s amazing to be have the feeling of being in the desert, while surrounded by the Phoenician Resort and Fashion Square Mall, with Sky Harbor Airport and downtown Phoenix in the distance.
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Hiking up - a bird’s eye view of the Phoenician Resort |
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About half way up the mountain, still pretty easy hiking, northeast toward the McDowell Mountains. |
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Those really small blue spots are the Phoenix Fire Department crew out hiking. They were cruising on their way up and must have gone down the Echo Canyon trail, because we never saw them again. |
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On the top of the mountain - downtown Phoenix to the southwest. |
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At the top, Piewesta Peak and a full 360 view of the metro Phoenix area. |
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