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    Guided Camelback Mountain Hike From Echo Canyon

    Climb Camelback Mountain on a guided Echo Canyon hike

    5.0 stars• 504 reviews
    From$250/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3-4 hours

    Ideal For

    15 people

    Includes

    Backpacks, snacks, sunscreen

    Highlights

    Hike up Camelback Mountain on a guided route from Echo Canyon Trailhead and work toward the 2,707-foot summit. Expect a strenuous climb with steep, rocky sections and some scrambling.

    • Meet your guide at Echo Canyon Trailhead
    • Climb a strenuous Echo Canyon Trail route with steep railings and boulder fields
    • Cover about 3 miles round trip with 1,414 feet of elevation gain
    • Hike with a group size capped at 15
    • Plan for 3–4 hours total on the trail

    What's Included

    • Lightweight backpack
    • Healthy trail snacks
    • Cold drinks after your hike

    Things to know

    Ages 10+ only. This is a strenuous, double black diamond route; shoes with good tread and grip are required.

    Gratuities for your guide are not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    To receive a full refund, cancel up to 48 hours before the experience start date in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.

    FAQs

    Expect a strenuous, double black diamond hike with long boulder fields, steep rocky sections, some scrambling, and two sets of steep railings.

    Wear running or hiking shoes with good grip and tread. This route requires shoes with good tread and grip.

    Bring running or hiking shoes with good grip, hiking shorts or pants, long-sleeved layers in cooler weather, a hat, sunglasses, and full reusable water bottles if possible.

    Meeting details

    Echo Canyon Trailhead

    Experience provided by Mad Desert Trekking

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    Solo Adult

    $250.91

    1 person

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    Two-Three Adults

    $165.37

    Ages 12 and up

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    Four-Ten Adults

    $136.86

    Ages 12 and up

    0

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    Review summary

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    Mad Desert Trekking guides consistently deliver exceptional hiking experiences across Phoenix's desert trails. The team stands out for their impressive depth of knowledge about local flora, fauna, geology, and history, transforming a simple hike into an educational adventure. Guides like Doug, Jay, Curtis, Henry, and Michael come prepared with all the essentials: water, snacks, backpacks, and walking sticks, so you can show up ready to explore without worrying about gear. What really sets this company apart is their attention to the complete experience. Guides pace hikes to match skill levels, making solo travelers and groups alike feel comfortable and safe. Many guides have backgrounds as EMTs or outdoor professionals, adding an extra layer of reassurance. The photography service is a thoughtful bonus that guests rave about, with guides capturing moments throughout the trek and sharing photos afterward. Sunset and sunrise hikes seem particularly popular, offering breathtaking views at Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak, and other stunning desert locations. Everyone from first-time hikers to business groups leaves impressed.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a fantastic hike! Doug was a great guide. We traveled from Pennsylvania, and this was well worth the booking!

    Photo of Judith Walls

    Judith Walls

    June 28, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a fantastic hike! Doug was a great guide. We traveled from Pennsylvania, and this was well worth the booking!

    Photo of Judith Walls

    Judith Walls

    June 28, 2026

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