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Camelback Mountain named among ‘best mountain climbing destinations’ in the U.S.
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New research has revealed that Camelback Mountain in Arizona is America’s fifth favorite mountain climbing destination.
The study by family vacation experts Family Destinations Guide analyzed Instagram hashtag data, TripAdvisor ratings and TripAdvisor reviews of 600 mountainous destinations in America to assign every mountain a Peak Score to reveal the best mountain climbing destinations in the country, a press release stated.
In the fifth spot is Arizona’s Camelback Mountain, with a peak score of 17.2 points. According to the release, it has garnered 2,548 reviews and a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor, with visitors describing their climbing experience as excellent and rewarding. On Instagram, visitors have recorded 221,091 posts under the hashtag #camelbackmountain, featuring photos of them in their active wear gear and the landscape of rocks and cacti.
Mount Rainier in Washington tops the ranking with a peak score of 22 out of 30. It has 439,039 Instagram posts with the hashtag #mountrainier and a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. The 14,410-foot elevation has 1,796 reviews on TripAdvisor, with visitors describing their mountain climbing experience as a “must-do”.
Visitors can tuck into meals at the Summit House Restaurant and the National Park Inn Dining Room and spend the night in the Ata Crystal Resort or the National Park Inn after the trek.
“The U.S. is spoiled for choice with beautiful scenery, and mountain climbing is a popular year-round activity which allows you to immerse yourself in the country’s natural beauty,” a spokesperson from Family Destinations Guide commented in the release. “With spring just around the corner, it’s a great opportunity for families, couples or solo travelers to explore the natural sights and landscapes that come with mountain climbing. This research provides a useful guide into the country’s most popular peaks to climb for potential tourists or lovers of mountain climbing.”
The study was conducted by Family Destinations Guide, a site with dedicated experts helping to make family travel a more fulfilling experience.
