Before long you will run into another fork, stay to the left of the Montrose Canyon trail marker. Now the real hiking starts as the trail turns into a narrow and steep path that cuts its way into the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains. View from the trail. With good eyes you may be able to see the hikers. Sounds of running water seems to energize everybody on the trail and the anticipation of seeing natural waterfalls in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, builds excitement with every step and along the way, you are treated to spectacular mountain, valley and canyon views.
Water runs most of the year especially after a wet season.
The trail starts to descend and moves toward the creek, which is shaded by tall oak trees, after boulder hopping again, I soon find myself vegetating next to deep cool pools known as Romero Pools.