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Which Camelback trail is harder?
Hiking Camelback Both are rated extremely difficult. The Echo Canyon hike is the more rugged of the two and requires steep climbs and scrambling over large rocks. The Cholla Trail, while a little bit less strenuous, is also a little bit longer. The beginning of the hike is easy, with switchbacks and even terrain.
How hard is the Echo Canyon trail?
This trail is an intense and difficult anaerobic hike the entire 1.23 miles to the summit. It ascends approximately 1,280 ft, from 1,424 ft above sea level to 2,704 ft. After this challenge there is about 200 feet of low grade hiking until another, less intense, rail section.
How long does the Cholla Trail take?
approximately 2-3 hours
Cholla gains about 1250 feet over 1.42 miles and may not be for you if your’e afraid of heights and look out for the loose gravel. The round trip hike will take approximately 2-3 hours but really depends on your fitness level and how many times you stop to take pictures.
How long is Cholla Trail on Camelback?
1.2 miles
Cholla Trail is rated a double-black hike and is considered to be extremely difficult. It is 1.2 miles in length and ascends just over 1,200 feet on the East Side of Camelback Mountain.
Which is better Echo Canyon or Cholla?
I have now done both trails up to the summit at Camelback Mountain. Cholla trail is only slightly longer and a bit easier than Echo Canyon Trail. There is no parking lot for this trail. You will be parking on he Main Street that is attached to the entrance of the trail.
How many miles is Echo Mountain trail?
Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail is a 5.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Altadena, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Is Piestewa Peak hard?
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300 is a 2.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Phoenix, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from October until March.
Which side of Camelback Mountain is easier?
The East ascent (Cholla) is longer and easier but is still difficult if not in above average cardio shape. There is a little bit of scrambling up and over rocks near the top. Don’t attempt during the summer unless you are at the base at sunrise.
What is the easiest trail on Camelback Mountain?
Cholla Trail
Along Camelback Mountain there are two hiking trails leading up the summit, Echo Canyon and Cholla Trail. Cholla Trail is actually the easier of the two, but that doesn’t necessary mean that this is an easy trail. In fact, just getting to the trailhead can be a challenge within itself!
Which trail is harder cholla or Echo Canyon?
Cholla trail is only slightly longer and a bit easier than Echo Canyon Trail.