| Camelback Mountain | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,706 ft (825 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 1,334 ft (407 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 33°30′53″N 111°57′42″W / 33.514723847°N 111.961604211°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Camelback Mountain | |
| Location | Maricopa County, Arizona, U.S. |
| Parent range | Phoenix Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Paradise Valley |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | granite, sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Echo Canyon trail, Cholla trail |
Camelback Mountain (O'odham: Cew S-wegiom) is a mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. The English name is derived from its shape, which resembles the hump and head of a kneeling camel.[3] The mountain, a prominent landmark of the Phoenix metropolitan area, is located in the Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Recreation Area between the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix and the town of Paradise Valley. It is a popular recreation destination for hiking and rock climbing.
- ^ a b "Camels Back 2". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2008-11-25.
- ^ "Camelback Mountain, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-11-25.
- ^ Driggs, Gary (2008). Camelback Mountain. Arcadia Publishing. p. 9. ISBN 978-0-7385-4840-1.