While in Phoenix last Sunday, Linda and I hiked up Camelback Mountain. I have to admit that I wasn't too excited about this at first, since other activities, or rather non-activities like sleeping or watching the NFL-Conference finals seemed more attractive. My mood didn't improve much, when Linda almost sprinted up the first part of the trail. Half an hour into the hike a transformation happend though: Not only was the trail less crowded, the weather perfect, but the trail was actually really nice and fun.
Camelback Mountain is the highest moutain in the Phoenix Mountains and great urban hiking. The summit is at 2704 ft and can be reached by two trails: Either from Echo Canyon, or like we did by the Cholla Trail, which is 2.5 miles long (one way) and gains 1275 ft of elevation. The first part of the trail is pretty easy, the second part climbs the ridge to the summit and is a bit exposed in several places. Some people even get of route ;-)
After hanging out on the summit for a bit we retraced our steps down the trail. On the way we saw - according to two girls ahead of us - a huge squirrel, the size of a cat! Well... they must have pretty small cats in Phoenix!
Anyway, I'm glad that Linda dragged out for this hike!
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