When is the best time to visit Elephant Rock?
It's at its best mornings, afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
67° · Heavy rain nowThings to do in Phoenix
Trail
Elephant Rock
- 5.03 reviews
- Free
Elephant Rock is a sun-baked hiking area with distinctive red sandstone formations and sweeping desert views. Visitors come for short, family-friendly trails, great photo ops at sunrise or sunset, and easy access for picnics and casual exploration. Expect sandy paths, moderate climbs, and frequent hikers and dog walkers.
Quick answers
Elephant Rock in short
Is Elephant Rock indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Elephant Rock?
G29H+P9,Phoenix, AZ 85018.
Right now · 2:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
The forecast never quite lines up this week.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- It's outdoors and wet out
- Hours unknown: check before you go
67°
Heavy rain
- Feels
- 69°
- Rain
- 51%
- Wind
- 10mph
- 3pm
67° - 4pm
68° - 5pm67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
9a9 am12pNoon3p3 pm6p6 pm9p9 pm
TodayToday
TmrwTomorrow
TueTuesday
WedWednesday
ThuThursday
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Elephant Rock
- 2 Echo Canyon Recreation Area · 5 min
- 3 Echo Canyon Trailhead · 5 min
- 4 Camelback Mountain · 17 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
5.0from 3 reviews
Known for
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Nature walks
- Walking trails
- Scenic views
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Casual
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a rain shell. Waterproof shoes until 4 pm. Umbrella all day.
Rain shellThe whole time
Waterproof shoesUntil 4 pm
UmbrellaThe whole time