Camelback Mountain is one of Phoenix’s ... beating on the rocky trail, so make sure you're wearing shoes that provide both support and traction." Another must-have is a map or guide ...

Soaring more 2,700 feet in elevation, Camelback's summit offers spectacular views of Phoenix and Scottsdale and can be reached from the 2.5-mile (incredibly steep) out-and-back Echo Canyon Trail.

Popular Phoenix hiking trails are closed on the hottest days of the year, but the parks and fire departments said that might not be enough. They're asking the Parks and Rec Board to consider ...

You're in luck, as Phoenix is jam-packed with trails that are open far into the evening, and few of them are as compelling as the Alta Trail. Located at South Mountain Park & Preserve (just a ...

The Emery Henderson trailhead on New River Road is one of the most convenient points of access to the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail from the Phoenix area. The 100-plus-mile historic route ...