Some Phoenix hiking trails to be restricted in extreme heat
A pilot program is now in place and select city hiking trails will be restricted during periods of extreme heat. Author: Associated Press Updated: 6:15 PM MST July 16, 2021
PHOENIX The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board has approved a pilot program to restrict select city hiking trails during periods of extreme heat.
The pilot program will run from July 16 to September 30.
During that time, Camelback Mountain s Echo Canyon Trail and Cholla Trail and all trails associated with Piestewa Peak Trailhead in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve will be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days when an excessive heat watch is in effect.
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Phoenix Fire Department responds to four mountain rescues at Camelback Mountain
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Phoenix Fire Department responds to a mountain rescue on July 2 at Camelback Mountain.
and last updated 2021-07-15 19:24:14-04
PHOENIX â Not even 4 p.m. on Thursday and technical rescue crews with the Phoenix Fire Department have reportedly responded to their fourth mountain rescue of the day at Camelback Mountain to help distressed hikers who apparently underestimated the summer heat.
The rescues come two days after the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Board voted to launch a test program set to begin on Friday, July 16, that would close Camelback Mountain both Cholla and Echo Canyon trailheads and the Piestewa Peak trailhead when the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Watch.
Phoenix firefighters rescue 4 hikers in single day
After 4 mountain rescues in one day, the Phoenix Fire Department wants to remind hikers to stay smart during extreme weather conditions. Author: 12 News Updated: 5:09 AM MST July 16, 2021
PHOENIX The Phoenix Fire Department made four mountain rescues from Camelback Mountain Thursday, and now officials are the department is urging hikers to Stay Summer Smart.
With extreme heat temperatures swarming the southwest, hiking in high temperatures can be dangerous no matter how young or fit you are, and these rescues are examples.
Two of July 15 incidents include:
Firefighters gaining access to the top of Camelback Mountain on the Echo Canyon Trail for a fit 33-year-old male who overheated and became dehydrated after hiking in hot summer temperatures.
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