I used to hike this with my dad when I was a little kid in the 1960s. Things sure have changed. Paradise Valley was undeveloped desert back then. And you didn't see very many people hiking up there. I miss dad, he took me on so many great adventures. Dad was a surveyor for Arizona Public Service, and did side jobs on the weekends. He surveyed the lots for Paradise Valley Country Club, and surveyed the first power down into Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon and the first power into Crown King. Thanks for the video.

Lived here for 2 years hiking all the East (superstition), North (the lake trails), and South (mountain preserve)... Never heard of this one. I need to do more of the city hikes. They look quite fun. And thanks for that wave cave video btw. Met my significant other on that hike. Without it, I would have been lost (in more ways than one haha).

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

That's awesome!

When I lived in PHX, my favorite was Tom's Thumb. I hiked to the top a month and a half after recovering from a heart attack.

I need to do this hike again. It’s been a while. Great video Jerry ❤😊

Hike up is challenging! Hike down is treacherous!

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

Definitely sketchier going down.

I´ve done that hike 40 (!) years ago: I met 3 people and there has been no fence!

Phoenix, looks more and more like a place we should visit!

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

I love it here. But...maybe wait until fall.

@randonbennett1322

Ай бұрын

come in March, great hiking weather and catch a couple spring training games

I have hiked both these trails often enough. It is very refreshing to see these trails from your camera angle perspective. We are so fortunate to have these outdoor 'stair masters' in the Valley!🙂'

@JerryArizona

5 күн бұрын

I agree with that 100%. I was actually complaining about the crowds once and my friend reminded me that where he lives he would have to drive 8~9 hours just to get to something like Camelback mountain. I love living here and having so many options so close.

Loved it. I know in town or popular hikes are not your favorite things, and I can agree. But, it’s nice that you video some of these for those of us who sometimes visit the area briefly. Maybe that’ll all we’ll have time for. Many thanks!

I’m too old to do this hike. So glad I saw this before I tried it. Thanks!

@JerryArizona

5 күн бұрын

Maybe consider Piestawa. It has a more defined trail and isn't as much elevation gain. Black Mountain is another mellower one. Or you can even go for North Mountain which is easier still. Plenty of options in the City, but this is probably the toughest 'in town' hike in Phoenix.

I hiked the cholla trail each week… I prefer it to Echo Canyon although I switch it up every couple of years… We’re so fortunate to be able to take a long lunch break and go hit the trail truly a blessing to live here in the valley👊🏽🤙🏽💯

Great video. Camelback is a great hike. I Love it!

I did this exact hike 13 months ago so thanks for letting me revisit it. Great views and challenging!

When I was really fit (and had a looser work schedule) I used to hike Camelback 3-4 times a week, and at least one of those times would be a yo-yo, up to the summit and down to the other trailhead, then reverse course back over the summit a second time. Its a great workout and the rock formations and trail layout (with scrambling sections) are actually pretty sweet for an in-town hike. My all-around favorite in town would be hidden valley up on South Mountain, it feels more remote from the city and some of the features like the tunnel and fat man's pass are real highlights. But camelback is pretty sweet too

@JerryArizona

22 сағат бұрын

I need to do more hiking on South Mountain. It's pretty far away from my house though, so I haven't explored there much.

Very nice man! That trail looks pretty tough…goes straight up with little break.

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

Still not as bad as climbing up to Surprise Valley.

Thank you! Been wanting to do this hike. Thanks for the heads up what tm looking forward to doing it. ❤

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

Love this hike. It was my first hike in the Valley.

What a view! No judgment here! lol

Pretty serious trail for a one-armed man! Great views from the top and along the way. Assume Tina likes her Sunday mornings around the house. Thanks

I love asking for, a regular coffee, a little sugar and milk. They either get it with joy or they've never heard of it.

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

Haha! Probably haven't heard of it at Starbucks.

Great video as always. Come to WA sometime and I can take you around to see some sights up here.

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

Love Washington! We nearly died hiking up to Colchuck Lake. Still had fun. It's so beautiful up there.

If that Starbucks you're visiting at the end of the video is the one by CCV on Happy Valley, howdy neighbor! Thanks for the great content!

Camel Back Mountain. Oh gosh! Growing up in Scottsdale how many times have I looked up and seen that profile against the sky--and the Praying Monk, as we called the rock formation on its "neck" (?). I don't think I knew there was a trail up there. Or maybe there wasn't back then, it was over 40 years ago (eek!). Enjoying your urban hikes and the visits to memory lane. Thanks!

@arizonaunplugged-neilbrook9509

Ай бұрын

No, it’s been there. I’ve been hiking it for 40 years :-)

@westcoastislander6699

Ай бұрын

@@arizonaunplugged-neilbrook9509 Oh thanks! Good to know!

@arizonaunplugged-neilbrook9509

Ай бұрын

@@westcoastislander6699 it was way smaller back in the day and you had to know how to get to the trailhead… Especially the Cholla side, so it’s no surprise that you wouldn’t have known about it. I don’t think a lot of people did 👊🏽🤙🏽💯

@arizonaunplugged-neilbrook9509

Ай бұрын

Jeri, I work with VETERANS in the Wickenburg area, the rural Arizona VETERANS that are underserved… Anyways, wondering if you have any interest connecting about doing some guided hiking trips for some of them…

Beautiful !

Camelback is my “go to” hike to keep my legs ready for more adventurous hikes. The climbing on the Echo Canyon side isn’t too bad either.

That looks like a delightful hike, but watching you scramble over all those rocks I kept thinking rattlesnakes!! PS: your coffee order🤣

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

I'm sure there are snakes up there. Yeah...people who know me do not expect that coffee order from me. But hey, it tastes good!

Absolutely amazing.thanks for sharing your journey. Guys I recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak.add this sound in your bucket list.

Done a couple of hikes in Sedona, will keep this one in mind when we get back in the area. I won't judge you cause I like a good Carmel Mac. Every now and then 😊. Great video 📹 by the way. Thanks

I do this hike when I’m in Phoenix visiting family. Thanks for bringing back some happy memories and putting a smile on my face!

Great hike, thanks for sharing. That fence is unbelievable Greetings from Germany Martin

Probably a nice hike as the sun rises. It’s a bit too crowded for me most other times of the day.

@JerryArizona

5 күн бұрын

Definitely a crowded hike. But all the 'urban' hikes around here are.

Why do you prefer shoes to boots?

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

I like shoes because they're lighter. And I feel more agile. I'll wear boots if it's snowy or muddy.

I've done the same hike but I called an Uber to echo lol

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

That would've been smarter.

Tina didn’t want to leave her bed in the early hours of a sunday morning? 😜🤣

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

I've been reminded several times how much I still owe her for hiking Piestawa.

Fences on a hike??

@kjsgarden

Ай бұрын

From the map he showed and one of the signs later in the video, looks like it’s a Phoenix City Park, maybe? With private property on the other side…

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

The fences are to keep people from falling off the trail, I believe. It's a sheer drop off and an in-town hike. So tons of people in all different ranges of abilities hike it. Definitely not the type of thing I would expect to see outside of town though.

I didn't see Tina accompanying you on this hike. Couldn't you coax her out of bed at 4:00a? That doesn't sound like her! ; )

@JerryArizona

5 күн бұрын

Although I like to give her a hard time, I knew to not even ask her about going on this one.

Okay,,,, by the time I went to get some tacos to watch the show it was over! Can you throw in a walk around your neighborhood next time. Come on Barry!

@mrskweky3176

Ай бұрын

I know your name is Jerry, but I figure Tina fantasies about Barry. 😂

The only good hike around Phoenix is if you're hiking the hell out of there - FOR GOOD. That city and area sucks !!!

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

Definitely prefer wilderness. But it beats a treadmill.

@walkingwithawookie1097

Ай бұрын

🔥😂🔥

I can see why my brother loves living there. It's a beautiful place. Stay hydrated though. The heat is brutal, but you already know that. 🏜️🔥✌️🖖

I gotta say the coffee was a bit of a disappointment. Will give you a pass today.

@JerryArizona

Ай бұрын

Anyone who knows me and has heard my Starbucks coffee order has given me a funny look.