<p>Camelback Mountain, a 2,704-foot peak that bears a remarkable resemblance to a kneeling camel, is one of Phoenix’s most visible and cherished landmarks. From the city’s earliest days, Camelback has been a magnet for promoters and developers, drawing Phoenix’s most colorful characters to it either for profit or rest. But these modern dreamers were not the first to come under Camelback’s spell. Many centuries ago, the earliest known inhabitants of the area made the mountain a sacred place. Today most hikers are unaware of the rich history that surrounds them as they explore the natural beauty of Camelback Mountain.</p>

Camelback Mountain (Images of America: Arizona)

Arts & Photography

Driggs, Gary

Photography & Video

Arcadia Publishing

Camelback Mountain boasts a rich history.

Camelback Mountain (Postcards of America)

History

Americas

<p>The author, Gary Driggs, presents photos, art and stories of the fascinating Camelback mosaic.  He takes the reader on three Camelback hikes and shows and shows you the Camelback of both yesterday and today.</p>

Camelback: Sacred Mountain of Phoenix

Arizona Historical Foundation

Camelback Mountain, a 2,704-foot peak that bears a remarkable resemblance to a kneeling camel, is one of Phoenix's most visible and cherished landmarks. From the city's earliest days, Camelback has been a magnet for promoters and developers, drawing Phoenix's most colorful characters to it either for profit or rest. But these modern dreamers were not the first to come under Camelback's spell. Many centuries ago, the earliest known inhabitants of the area made the mountain a sacred place. Today most hikers are unaware of the rich history that surrounds them as they explore the natural beauty of Camelback Mountain.

Camelback Mountain

Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

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Camelback Mountain (Images of America: Arizona)

Camelback Mountain (Postcards of America)

Camelback: Sacred Mountain of Phoenix

Camelback Mountain