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Rocky hiking destination with two major trails featuring steep elevation gains & sweeping views.
6131 Phoenix, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, United States

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Reviews — 6

F Sanford
at 2024 Aug 21
F Sanford
at 2024 Aug 21
Very challenging near the top of the mountain. The terrain was quite rocky.
charlie compton
at 2024 Jul 04
charlie compton
at 2024 Jul 04
One of the very best in town hiking and climbing areas in ANY city or area in the world. Everything from hiking up to full 5.14X climbs. I have completed many of them. You just need to be prepared for what you plan to do. The climbs on the "Praying Monk" you should have another competent climber with you and you should have good communication with you in case of fall.
David Larson
at 2024 Apr 07
David Larson
at 2024 Apr 07
I loved this hike even with the crowd. Such a fantastic workout! I was there on s cooler day, with overcast skies. I wouldn't recommend on a hot day.
Zac Johnson
at 2024 Mar 08
Zac Johnson
at 2024 Mar 08
A very technically challenging trail with majority of the hike I would consider rock scrambling. The views are stunning and well worth the effort. Allow yourself 2-3 hours to complete. I’d suggest hiking up echo canyon trail and down the cholla trail. Cholla trail is less rocky and more enjoyable to hike down. You will however need to Uber back to the echo trailhead or have a car parked at the bottom.
Fiona Chen
at 2023 Jun 14
Fiona Chen
at 2023 Jun 14
DO NOT go in this trail if you’re not expecting extreme heat, dehydration, and overall pain everywhere. Only recommend for extremely fit and athletic people who are absolute experts with strenuous hiking. Come with LOTS of water. My family ended up all running out even though we packed tons. The end view is NOT worth it whatsoever. So much pain for nothing at all. Helicopters and firefighters roam the area to help people who have been seriously injured. While i was there, 5 fire trucks came to rescue lost children/teens looking for shade that went missing/injured. For such a exhausting and excruciating hike there should be a nice view. There are plenty of hikes with beautiful and way better views in Arizona. Overall this hike is not worth it at all.
Julius Jacob
at 2022 Aug 18
Julius Jacob
at 2022 Aug 18
Incredibly fun trail with a super rewarding breathtaking view of the Phoenix area at the finish line.

Kid and pet friendly trail but for the love of God, where some damn shoes that protect your feet, not sandals 🤦🏿‍♂️ The trail is very rocky and slippery in certain areas.

I highly recommend hiking sticks. This mountain will certainly test your knee's fortitude coming down 😂

Very popular hiking spot, certain spots on the trail become congested but it's not bad.

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