Echo Canyon Trailhead

About

Trailhead featuring a parking lot, restrooms & the start of a trail leading up Camelback Mountain.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.9 out of 5 across 2,836 Google reviews. That puts it 1st of the 20 rated hiking trails we list in Phoenix.

It keeps the same hours every day — 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a free lot, a paid lot and free street parking. And if it does not suit, 19 more hiking trails in Phoenix are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other hiking trails in Phoenix.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.9 stars held across 2,836 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
The best-rated in Phoenix
Measured against the 20 rated hiking trails we track in Phoenix.
A genuine local landmark
2,836 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (5:00 AM – 8:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Free parking
A free lot and free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.

Worth knowing first

Popular enough to be busy
2,836 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.

Planning a visit

General guidance for hiking trails, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Marked trails that can run from a short loop to a half-day out, with the trailhead as the only real commitment.

A good fit for hikers and trail runners looking for a route close to town.

When to go

Start early — trailhead parking is the first thing to disappear on a good weekend. The gates are open 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

What to bring

More water than feels necessary
Shoes with grip
A downloaded map — signal thins out

Hours

Monday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Amenities

Parking Available

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#1 in Best Hiking Trails in Phoenix, AZ

Common questions about Echo Canyon Trailhead

What is Echo Canyon Trailhead?

Trailhead featuring a parking lot, restrooms & the start of a trail leading up Camelback Mountain. It is a hiking trail in Phoenix, AZ, at E McDonald Dr.

What are the opening hours at Echo Canyon Trailhead?

Echo Canyon Trailhead is open 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day of the week.

Is there parking at Echo Canyon Trailhead?

Parking options here include a free lot, a paid lot and free street parking.

How is Echo Canyon Trailhead rated?

Echo Canyon Trailhead holds 4.9 out of 5 stars from 2,836 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Phoenix has 19 other hiking trails listed on AllParx, including Piestewa Peak Trailhead, Camelback Hike and Camelback Mountain.