text: I will start this review with a disclaimer that I am not an experienced hiker by any means, despite being a quick drive from the Rockies.\n\nAfter visiting Phoenix from...well birth really...I finally decided on one visit to look into hiking Camelback.  Turns out it is about a 15 minute bike ride from our house, so off I went.  From far away, the mountain does not look that difficult to climb.  Once I arrived and started hiking, I found that there were definitely some easier parts and some very challenging parts.  I've been a few times - I start from the \"bum\" of the camel, and work my way to the rest area between the two humps.  I have yet to climb up the larger hump.\n\nA few things to take into consideration when climbing Camelback:\n\n- Bring water!  Depending on the time of year and day, it gets VERY hot up there!  My last hike was on an uncommonly warm Christmas Day and I was getting pretty toasty.  If you're visiting in warmer months, I would recommend going in the early morning.  You'll want sunscreen and to keep as covered as possible to prevent burning.\n\n- Wear shoes with good grip.  There are lots of spots where they rock is smooth and slippery, and where you have to scramble to get up/down the trail.\n\n- There will be people of all ranges hiking up the mountain - families, tourists, fitness freaks running the whole way, you name it.  Some parts of the trail are narrow and you might have to wait your turn to pass.  But there are also a lot of rest spots where you can stop for photos and enjoy the beautiful surrounding scenery.\n\n- There are stands to lock your bike if you do bike there.  There is no parking directly on the street - you can park along Invergordon and walk to the trail.  There are also no washrooms at the site.\n\n\nOverall, hiking Camelback is a great experience that I'd highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.