Made it in after a short 5 minute wait for parking. Never been here before today but it is a path to the summit. The trail is loose dirt and gets a little dusty when people are running down the path.
It is a really good hike with a lot of elevation gain during the first quarter mile. The views in the canyon are really neat. The views of the city are, well a view of the city as you are in the middle off town. There are better hikes for views that are not of the city which is what I prefer. Don't get me wrong, I will definitely do this hike again, but I will do it after the newness wears off and people are not lining up to get in.
It will be a pet friendly trail in about 6 months.