text: Whew What a hike Coming from Colorado though the relative comparison makes it just a nnFirstly it is definitely treacherous When we arrived between and on a Saturday morning there were about four maybe five firetrucks in the parking areathese rescueaid teams just camp out there I think because of all the doofuses who do not plan accordingly waterwise or overestimate their ability to make this climb Also two different areas of the Echo Canyon trail are especially steep and potentially slick so they have installed some metal railings to help you along therebut only if you have got some gloves or if the temperature is moderate uhhhhthat does not really happen in Phoenix during the day in summer because those damn things get hot enough to fry an egg Also water water water Bring a LOT or top off at the start of the trail before you go up though the water out of that tap attached to the water fountain is about degrees yuk nnIt was a fun jaunt The view was worth it not entirely picturesque as far as nature goes but it was nice view of the city and surrounding area If you go just be wary of the sunheat and know that you will be clambering over and around boulders and such If you trip it is CURTAINS