My favorite outdoor activity from November to April. Hiking Camelback is awesome. It is very difficult and not for amateurs. People injure themselves daily. The cholla side is easier than echo. Echo Canyon is prettt much a climb, cholla is a gradual incline. It takes about 45 min to an hour to get to the top. Coming down the mountain is challenging as well due to the steepness of the mountain. It's a great workout aerobically and physically. I am always sore after.