Camelback Mountain

Camelback Mountain is a popular hiking destination located in Phoenix, Arizona. The mountain has two difficult trails, Cholla Trail and Echo Canyon Trail, which ascend 1,420 feet to a summit resembling the hump of a camel's back, affording 360-degree views of the surrounding city. The mountain is part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve and is home to native species such as the desert tortoise, Chuckwalla lizard, cottontail rabbits, and rattlesnakes. Plant species include the saguaro, cholla, and prickly pear cacti, as well as native trees like mesquite and palo verde. The area is also rich in geological history, with a unique unconformity between two separate rock formations. Families can enjoy hiking and exploring the mountain, but should be aware of the challenging trails and potential wildlife encounters