The number of rescues went down to 81 in 2021 and then 74 in 2022. Since the pilot program, we have seen a decline in the number of rescues,' said Adam Waltz, the public information officer for the city's parks and recreation department.Īccording to the city, there were 99 rescues in 2020 at Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak combined.

'Last year, in the first full summer of our trail closure program, during excessive heat days, we only had 18 days where the trails were closed. This includes all trails associated with Piestewa Peak trailhead and Camelback Mountain's Echo and Cholla trails.

Hikers hit the trails early Sunday morning, trying to beat the heat before it cranks up.Īt 7:30 a.m., the parking lot to the trailhead was already full.Īs more triple-digit heat comes, the city of Phoenix said they'll be closing three of Phoenix's most popular trails when the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat warning, as they did last year. PHOENIX - Triple-digit temperatures hit the Valley for the first time this year.

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