Echo Canyon · Running route
Camelback Mountain Running Route
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Route
- Echo Canyon Trail to the summit
- Area
- Echo Canyon
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Camelback Mountain is Phoenix's most famous climb. The Park Mile route is the Echo Canyon Trail: about 1.2 miles to the summit, with around 1,400 feet of climbing and views over the whole valley.
The route
- Distance: about 1.2 miles to the summit (one way).
- Terrain: steep, rocky trail with handrails in places — hands may be needed.
- Getting down: same way back; take your time on the descent.
Tips
- Never go in the midday heat — the trail closes on extreme heat days.
- Bring more water than you think.
- Walking counts — this one is about reaching the top.
How to unlock the Camelback Mountain medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Camelback Mountain medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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