Camelback

It only seems right after Pass Mountain and Piestewa that I include Camelback.  This was my 3rd attempt to get up it and I still haven't managed the top, but I'm getting closer!

The top shot is of the first real problem area on the trail. Some people can just run up this sucker, but I have to climb the rail and it's tough to haul my butt up there! The picture below was taken about half way up the climb. You never know what you're going to find!

I have made it to the top of this section every time, but this was the first time I made it past it.  There is a second challenge a little later.

The climb up, however, is rewarded with some wonderful views of the valley.