What an incredible place!
We took the tougher Echo Canyon route starting at 5:20pm and that gave us plenty of time to make it up, and enjoy the scenery before heading back down.
Without a doubt, this is the best view of all around the city and upwards of 40+ miles. If you're visiting the area, it's a great idea to at least accomplish a part of the trail. Round trip, you can make this happen in 1.5-3 hours.
It's beautiful and definitely the center of all the action.