Camelback Mountain: Guided Hiking Adventure Phoenix

Embark on a guided hiking adventure up Camelback Mountain in Phoenix with Mad Desert Trekking. Discover hidden secrets, enjoy breathtaking views, and ensure your safety with experienced guides.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Summit the world-famous Camelback Mountain, standing at 2,707 feet, the tallest and most popular peak in Phoenix, Arizona. With an elevation gain of 1,300 feet, you’ll definitely get your vertical climb in.
Your guide will meet you at the trailhead in the hiking area. Get up close and personal with this incredible mountain. Climb to the summit for a…

What's Included
  • Sunscreen included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Snacks provided
  • Cold beverages post-hike
  • Guided by certified professionals
  • Backpacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the globally acclaimed Camelback Mountain—Phoenix, Arizona’s most visited peak, as you are accompanied by an entertaining, knowledgeable local guide from Mad Desert Trekking. Get a taste of excitement and fulfillment as you conquer Phoenix’s tallest mountain. We are passionate about Camelback Mountain … and we are confident you will share our…

Location
Echo Canyon Trailhead
East McDonald Drive
Your Mad Desert Trekking guide will meet you outside the Echo Canyon Trailhead building off E. McDonald Drive. Please note that the parking lot is sometimes full and you may have to wait for a parking spot. Uber and Lyft will drop off at the trailhead.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Markishau
Mar 15, 2025
Must do! - We had an amazing time!! Our guide Liz was so motivating, kind, and patient. I highly recommend everyone to give it a try!
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Elizabeth_c
Mar 11, 2025
Grateful to have a knowledgable guide for this challenging hike - Michael was a great guide and coach. He provided lots of info and important tips to make our hike to the top of Camelback safe and insightful. Having never hiked with bouldering we were grateful to have a knowledgeable guide and we had an amazing experience. We highly recommend using a guide for this hike.
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398cle
Mar 10, 2025
Best guide! - We went on a hike with Mike and it was easily a top 5 hike for us. He was wonderful and knowledgeable. We genuinely learned so much and had the best time. On top of being a great guide, he met us after the hike because my daughter left her sunglasses in a backpack. He took time out of his Sunday to help us. And the photos he took and shared are amazing!
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Erin_e
Mar 6, 2025
Liz was a fun guide! She... - Liz was a fun guide! She went with the flow that we like… we enjoyed our experience so much more because of her! Good climbing tips and positive energy!
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941danielles
Feb 21, 2025
Amazing day. - Michael was terrific. Knew the mountain as well as local history. Made me feel super comfortable with my pace. Stopped to show me local flora and fauna too. Very knowledgeable.
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D5999cramandad
Feb 19, 2025
Amazing Camelback birthday hike with Mike! - Ohio revisits Arizona on a great 54th birthday trip. My two daughters and I hiked Camelback with our awesome guide, Mike Hopkins, on a beautiful, sunny day. We couldn’t have done it without Mike! He was an amazing hiker, communicator, motivator, educator, photographer and in the end… a friend. Our successful hike was definitely a highlight of our trip to Phoenix. I would highly recommend Mad Desert Trekking to anyone who would benefit from the expertise of a guide on their Camelback Mountain Hike.
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Erin_w
Feb 16, 2025
Curtis great guide - Curtis our guide was so informative and fun. He has great knowledge of the mountain and the surroundings! He definitely made it more enjoyable!!
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Megmd1658lx
Jan 23, 2025
Epic Camelback Mountain Hike - Fabulous hike and Liz was a great guide! She was very knowledgeable and helped us navigate the terrain. We highly recommend Mad Desert Trekking and Liz!
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Drew_b
Jan 23, 2025
Awesome hike and climb and lesson about this special place - What an awesome adventure! Mike was great as a guide and coach and historian of the area. I appreciated the hike and the climb and the views, and I really enjoyed the background Mike provided regarding the natural history of the place and the long human history.
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Mohanb949
Jan 17, 2025
Fell in love with Camelback Mountain - A fantastic morning hike! John was an amazing guide! He knows the mountain and made the hike an amazing experience. He knows a lot of the regular hikers and introduced me to them, really enhancing my experience.
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