Camelback Mountain: Guided Hiking Adventure Phoenix
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246 Ratings
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…

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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…

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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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Julie_s
Jan 16, 2026
A great climb with amazing 360 degree views at the top - A very strenuous climb, amazing views at the top. Wear shoes with good grip! This is an amazing experience. made all the more enjoyable by Mike the guide who was so knowledgeable about the local area.
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Markwm
Jan 12, 2026
Camelback Mountain Guided Hike - Curtis was a great guide. Made a challenging hike fun, great pointers on bouldering, and interesting stories about the region.
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Rasheedah_l
Jan 10, 2026
Solo traveler and only one in the group - It’s a public trail, so if you’re interested in just hiking at your own pace I recommend heading up there yourself. Save your money. Plenty people on the trail! If you’re looking for someone to keep you up to pace, with Knowledge of the mountain and its surroundings, then this tour is for you !
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Dream18835970179
Jan 3, 2026
Thank you Curtis! - Perfect! If I could give more stars, I would. We had Curtis as our guide and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. Steady routes, snacks at the top and so many good stories. Would recommend!
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Karl_w
Dec 30, 2025
Mike Hopkins is a great tour guide. - My 13yo son and I had a great time on this hike. Mike Hopkins was super knowledgeable about the plants and animals as well as the history of the area. This made for an excellent experience and helped us understand the terrain we were hiking through much more than we would have been able to on our own. The hike is strenuous, so be prepared for that. Overall a great way to spend an afternoon. 10/10 would use Mike Hopkins again.
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Patriciavo9173vx
Dec 29, 2025
A guide is the bonus to the hike - Even on busy days it is nice to have a privat guide. Not only for getting lots of information about nature and the surroundings but also a person who knows secret, wonderfull shortcuts to avoid the crowds. Michael was awesom!
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Karlwb4913tr
Dec 26, 2025
Get the most out of your time on the trail - hike with Mike Hopkins! - We hired Mike Hopkins at the last minute to guide us on this relatively short hike. He was extremely familiar with the route, local flora and fauna and the history of the surrounding area. The hike was also fairly Steep and Technical and it was helpful to have him guide us on estimated times up and down as well as reasonable Pace to set. There were a lot of photo ops which were not obvious and Mike showed us places along the trail to rest and take in the surrounding views. My son said it was the best hike he has ever been on; we often go on our own, but we always seem to get a lot more out of the experience when we hire someone to guide us on experiences in new areas. Mike was a perfect example of this and fun to hike with. 10/10 excellent value and good fun. Would use again.
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Faraway24177172571
Dec 23, 2025
First Class Guided Experience - Matt is a truly master of his craft here, making sure you're taken care of the whole way through. I admit I was unsure of the price at first, but realized I would be taking hours of his time, then booked it. He made the price worth it making sure I'd have anything I need (sunscreen, water, snacks) and was a tremendous resource throughout the trip. Additionally, I had the thought to go by myself, but having him there was wise because I would have smacked my head off of a rock once or twice without his careful guidance lol Definitely book if you want the most of your hike to Camelback. I was a bit more on the "out of shape" side for this, too, but he offers a great pacing with the breaks, and you get some time with him taking some action shots of you to share. Great guy, and made a great experience even greater.
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122clementinet
Dec 16, 2025
Fantastic - Tour was amazing! We went for sunset and had such a great view. Our guide Steve was awesome and very nice, he knew so many cool facts and history about Arizona.
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L8569jdbrendang
Dec 13, 2025
Amazing - Amazing tour guide, went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and made sure we enjoyed our time. Took tons of videos and pictures of me and my family as well. Highly recommend Curtis we had a blast!!
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