Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
4949 East Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
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Omni Scottsdale Camelback Mountain Hike

Paradise Valley is a popular recreation haven for hiking. Echo Canyon, one of two Camelback Mountain trails, is located just minutes away from the resort, which makes the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa your premier hiking destination. If biking is more your style, there are many bike routes, nearby, that you may enjoy. Please visit with our concierge. They will be happy to provide you with a hiking and biking trail guide so that you may choose your excursion.

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The Hike

Paradise Valley is a popular recreation haven for hiking. Echo Canyon, one of two Camelback Mountain trails, is located just minutes away from the resort, making the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa your premier hiking destination starting point. If you want to try other popular trails or hike a hidden gem, our exclusive partnership with Mad Desert Trekking will customize a few hours, half day, full day, or more if you are up for it.

Mad Desert Trekking is a multi-award-winning travel operator that focuses on providing incredible private trekking tours in the Sonoran Desert for solo travelers, couples, families and friends, and groups. Explore the desert wilds just like a local with a local Mad Desert Trekking guide who lives and breathes the Sonoran Desert. All Mad Desert Trekking lead adventure guides hold current certifications for CPR and First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder Training. Omni guests receive a 10% discount when you book online and enter promo code OMNI2025.

The Gear

If you did not come prepared or want to upgrade your hiking gear and apparel, guests also receive a 10% discount at Arizona Hiking Shack, located 5 miles from the resort. If you prefer to shop online, you will still receive a discount using promo code* OMNICLUB.

The Arizona Hiking Shack, aka “The Shack,” has been catering to the needs of the serious hiker, backpacker, river runner, climber, caver, prospector, and mountaineer by providing the best equipment available. Technical knowledge gained through years of practical experience in the field is passed on to customers.

The Shack custom fits every hiking boot using the Phil Oren Fit System. Every backpack is also given an “under-load” customized fit to each individual before they leave the store, and their seasoned staff continually tests and uses the products they sell. We carry top-of-the-line products in all of our departments: Footwear, Backpacks, Clothing, Climbing, Tents, Sleeping Bags & Pads, Water Sports, Stoves, Emergency, First Aid, Freeze Dried Food/Hydration, Maps, Books, and Prospecting. Check with their rental department if you want to try something out first.

This promotional code is available both in store and online and cannot be used with any other sales items or promotions.

SELF-GUIDED HIKING

Camelback Mountain beckons hikers who love the Sonoran Desert, sandstone rock formations and unparalleled views of the valley. With some of the most scenic trails in Arizona, Paradise Valley has the right hiking route for every level. 

Echo Canyon Trail is one of the most popular hiking trails in Paradise Valley and is located behind the resort. Rated one of the tougher hikes in the area, this hiking path has dirt, gravel, boulders, steep grades, some handrail-assisted sections, and is recommend for those who maintain a higher fitness level. The distance to the top is 1.14 miles and will take approximately 1.5 to 3 hours to reach the summit and back.

Cholla Trail is 1.4 miles to the summit and is located 4 miles east of the resort. Cholla does contain steep grades and resembles more of a hike than a climb. In order to reach the top, however, three-quarters of the way up the mountain, hikers will come across a section that requires maneuvering through large sections of boulders, so it's recommended that hikers proceed slowly and carefully. Hiking time is approximately 45 minutes to an hour, each way.

To learn more about nearby trails, descriptions, and difficulty levels, please visit the concierge or the fitness desk. 

Omni Scottsdale does not encourage hiking from May until September due to risk of heat exposure and fatal weather conditions. Hiking October to April it is recommended that you hike at dawn to minimize risk of heat exposure. Hikes on all trails in Arizona are done at one's own risk. Beginners should not attempt hikes on Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak or Pinnacle Peak since trails may be steep and treacherous. All trails may present hot and dry conditions. The desert has extreme temperatures from high heat, to cool weather and rain. Be sure to check the weather before heading out for the day and be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Bike Reservations | Complimentary for Resort Guests

The beautiful weather and climate in Scottsdale lends itself to plentiful outdoor play and sport year-round. With some of the most scenic trails in Arizona, Paradise Valley has the right hike or bike route for every level. 

Bikes are available to rent outside Crave Café. Bikes are available daily from 7 AM - 7 PM, $20 per hour. Helmets are available to check out at the front desk. Available on a first come first serve basis.

Experience the beauty of the desert while enjoying a bike ride through Paradise Valley. For more information on bicycle reservation, please contact guest services at (480) 627-3200. 

Every hiker needs to know these best hiking tips to stay safe and comfortable on the trail. 

  • Bring at least 32 oz. of water for every hour you plan on hiking, 2 liters if you plan on a full hike.
  • Stay on the trail and hike with someone, not alone.
  • Remain with your party at all times.
  • Inform someone of your hiking plans before you leave.
  • Bring a fully charged cell phone with you.
  • If in distress, stay calm, call 911 and wait for help.
  • Choose the hike best suited to your fitness level: Beginner - Intermediate – Expert. Options, such as walking along the base of Camelback Mountain are available, as well as other trails in the area that you may enjoy. 
  • Consult the Joya Fitness Staff at ext: 3015, with questions pertaining to all hiking trails.
  • Wear proper footwear such as hiking or all terrain shoes or sneakers. 
  • May-September: Hiking is not recommended during these months due to risk of heat exposure and fatal weather conditions.
  • October – April: Hiking is recommended at dawn to minimize risk of heat exposure.
  • Hikes on all trails in Arizona are done at one's own risk. Beginners should not attempt hikes on Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak or Pinnacle Peak since trails may be steep and treacherous. All trails may present hot and dry conditions. The desert has extreme temperatures from high heat, to cool weather and rain. Be sure to check the weather before heading out for the day and be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Options, such as walking along the base of Camelback Mountain are available, as well as other trails in the area that you may enjoy. 

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