I've been here several times and still always manage to wear the wrong shoes lol!!! This is a great outing. Cost is around $15 a car to enter. Lots of scenery driving up to the canyon. Diminished cell phone service. You see rangers driving through the park all day. If you look to the top of the mountain, you may see the serious hikers. Haven't seen any animals besides lizards. Bring a jacket if you're there around sunset