PHOENIX — It was the hottest weekend so far this year in the Valley— but it didn't stop some from hiking. About a dozen people were seen on the Echo Canyon trail at Camelback Mountain on Saturday.

The Valley's extreme heat has triggered trail closures in Phoenix and first responders are urging hikers to stay off the mountains.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hikers will have to avoid certain trails in Phoenix during prime daylight hours this weekend because of the extreme heat. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat ...

Ice coolers have been installed at Camelback and Piestewa trails to help firefighters cool patients faster during extreme ...

One of the most popular hikes in Phoenix, Camelback Mountain has been known to pose a risk to hikers when temperatures are high. According to the Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network ...

Camelback Mountain is one of Phoenix’s most iconic hikes ... Jon Mincks, a wilderness skills and safety expert at Arizona Hiking Shack, emphasizes that Camelback, which stands at about 2,700 ...

an Arizona Republic data analysis found. The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board recently added South Mountain to the closure list for next summer, joining Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak.

A recently listed secluded lot near the top of Camelback Mountain is adjacent to city ... New hot spot for second home buyers in Arizona Developer targets West Valley for lot purchases Developer ...

With its distinctive twin peaks (resembling the head and back of a camel), Camelback Mountain is a Phoenix landmark and a mainstay for local and visiting hikers. The popular hike offers stunning ...

A Phoenix mansion with an elevator ... living experience at the base of the iconic Camelback Mountain,” said David Elton of Arizona Best Real Estate, who is working with the auction house ...