Camelback Mountain: Echo Canyon VS Cholla Trailhead

Camelback Mountain is arguably the most popular mountain in Phoenix.  Given its close proximity to downtown, it is a popular hiking destination among locals and visitors.  The first time I hiked Camelback, I remember thinking, “Its not that big of a mountain.  It looks like an easy hike to do”. Well… I was wrong. Camelback […]

Camelback Mountain: Cholla Trail

About Camelback Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in Phoenix, thanks to its proximity to downtown and beautiful 360° views of the city.  However, many people underestimate the challenge of hiking it, and don’t know the difference between the two trails that lead you to the top.  The trails are Echo Canyon trail […]

Camelback Mountain: Echo Canyon

About  Camelback Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in Phoenix, thanks to its proximity to downtown and beautiful 360° views of the city.  However, many people underestimate the challenge of hiking it.  They also don’t know the difference between the two trails that lead you to the top.  The trails are Echo Canyon […]

The Wave Cave

The Wave Cave is a beautiful cave located in Gold Canyon, Arizona, just east of Phoenix.  Relying on Google Maps to take you there can be a bit confusing since this isn’t a well marked trail (at all) and there is no “Wave Cave” trail head.  So I am going to be talking you through […]