This is my favorite hiking place in town ... it is my temple that I used to hike 3 times a week on the Echo canyon side. It definitely not your normal walk the park type of trial. It will take a little physical strength and willingness to climb. There is one stretch that requires some climbing and I must say it looks intimidating at first ... but you will learn to love and appreciate it by the 2nd time. It is not as hard as it seems, so challenge it but aware of your limit. When you get to the top, it definitely worth the challenge and sweat you put in. You can see the entire phoenix from up top ... it is such a rewarding feeling. And did I say this make a great work out hike :)
I also tried the other trail coming from the other side, that's less of my favorite as it is open air meaning a bit more dangerous from my point of view.
The only thing taking the last star away is the parking ... not enough parking and you cannot just park in the neighborhood (don't be fool when you see other people park there and think you will be ok, I got ticketed twice x-| )
Happy Hiking in beautiful Phoenix