Record SL-632989 · Wikidata Q5025875
Camelback Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
825
m
2,707 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
33.5147° N,
111.9617° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaCamelback Mountain is a mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The name is derived from its shape, which resembles the hump and head of a kneeling camel. The mountain, a prominent landmark, is the highest peak in the Phoenix metropolitan area and located between the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix and the town of Paradise Valley. The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department maintains the mountain's access, trails, and public facilities as the Echo Canyon Recreation Area, a popular recreation destination for hiking and rock climbing.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Praying Monk | 620 m | NW 307° | 0.9 km |
| Mummy Mountain | 616 m | N 0° | 3.1 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Hump, The | 6b | 25 m |
| They Came Before Us....AKA Unkown | Hump, The | 5c | 25 m |
| Humpty Pumpty | Hump, The | 6c | 25 m |
| Ridge Route | Boulder Canyon | 5a | 28 m |
| Monk's Ass | Praying Monk, The | 5a | 28 m |
| Monk's Chin | Praying Monk, The | 3+ | 28 m |
| The Exorcist | Praying Monk, The | 6a+ | 28 m |
| Holy Devotion | Praying Monk, The | 7a+ | 28 m |
| Line of Fire | South Walls/Neck Area | 5a | 28 m |
| South Route | South Walls/Neck Area | 3 | 28 m |
| Neck Route | South Walls/Neck Area | 2 | 28 m |
| East Face | Praying Monk, The | 4c | 28 m |
| 3-Star Nightmare | Boulder Canyon | 5b | 28 m |
| Bloody Toes | Boulder Canyon | 4a | 28 m |
| Yellow Wall | Boulder Canyon | 2- | 28 m |
| Right Wall | Boulder Canyon | 4b | 28 m |
| Barbarian Days | Boulder Canyon | 5a | 28 m |
| Hart Route | Gargoyle Wall | 3+ | 869 m |
| Pockets | Gargoyle Wall | 5b | 869 m |
| Misgivings | Gargoyle Wall | 5b | 869 m |
| Unknown | Gargoyle Wall | 6a | 869 m |
| Hard Times | Gargoyle Wall | 5a | 869 m |
| Chimera | Gargoyle Wall | 5c | 869 m |
| Fresh Air Traverse | Gargoyle Wall | 3 | 869 m |
| Cholla Traverse | Gargoyle Wall | 4b | 869 m |