mi (2300 m). Both trails are considered strenuous with steep grades. The hiking path has dirt, gravel, boulders, and some handrail-assisted sections. The average hike requires a round trip time of 1.5 to 3 hours. The Praying Monk is a red sandstone rock formation which is used for rock climbing. Located on the northern slope, the formation resembles the silhouette of a person kneeling in prayer. It rises approximately 100 feet (30 m) and the eastern face has several permanent anchor bolts for attaching a belay rope. Gallery See also List of historic properties in Phoenix, Arizona References External links Camelback Mountain. City of Phoenix official website. Camelback Mountain hiking information. ClimbCamelback.com. Echo Canyon trail description, GPS track, photos, trip logs and more. HikeArizona.com. Cholla trail description, GPS track, photos, trip logs and more. HikeArizona.com. Trailhead information, directions, photos, tips, history, wildlife and more. HikeCamelback.com. Mountains of Arizona Geography of Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix Points of Pride Landforms of Maricopa County, Arizona Parks in Phoenix, Arizona Mountains of Maricopa County, Arizona