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 RockiesnnAfter visiting Phoenix fromwell birth reallyI finally decided on one visit to look into hiking Camelback Turns out it is about a 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 have 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 humpnnA few things to take into consideration when climbing Camelbacknn 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 are visiting in warmer months I would recommend going in the early morning You will want sunscreen and to keep as covered as possible to prevent burningnn 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 updown the trailnn 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 scenerynn 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 sitennnOverall hiking Camelback is a great experience that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area