Type: Other, Point-to-point
Difficulty: 9 / 10
Dog Friendly: Yes, with leash
Jog-Stroller Friendly: Unknown
Filed Under: Running
This mountain is 1,400 feet. Very rocky, straight up climb, can run the whole thing, some run parts of the mtn going up and run the whole thing going back down. Can be dangerous if you were to ever fall, but it is a huge challenge.
Don't start off too hard in the beginning unless you are an advanced runner, otherwise you will be exhausted when you get closer to the top and you will find that you will slow down a lot. I like to keep an even pace going up and down. On the flat areas though, you can definately pick up some speed.
Camelback Mountain
5700 North Echo Canyon Parkway
(southeast corner McDonald drive and Tatum boulevard)
Phoenix, AZ 85018-1254
Phone: Phoenix Parks: +1 602 256 3220
Posted by: lori7575 and last modified on Feb 02, 2006 by thoos
Comments
2hotnAZ said ...
I've hiked this several times, but never considered "running" it.
If you keep a steady pace, walking up (the Echo Canyon trail) will take 35-40 minutes.
Many people run up and down in the mid-to-low 20 minute range, but they are part mountain goat.
Keep in mind that our local fire and police do multiple mountain rescues from this trail every year, so it's not your typical "running" trail, especially in Phoenix' summer heat.
The view from the top makes it worthwhile, especially at sunrise!!
Buddyboy13 said ...
Echo Canyon is a great cardio workout. I'm 55 years old and do it in just under 30 min. Talked to younger guys who've made it in 15 minutes, AMAZING!. Write in your times and age here if you've done it. Times are from start to peak.
cphillips said ...
I run/climb camelback (Echo Canyon side) about 3 to 5 times a week. I've found that my knees actually do better with this type of running as opposed to running on flat hard surfaces. I also love the strengthening aspect to the legs and have found a large carry over into cycling up hills/mountains. To the person first trying the hike I would also suggest a slow steady pace because those last two climbs at the end will get you working.
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