re: Hiking around Phoenix - limited equipment

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I think last yr there was a kid that was an experienced hiker that just graduated college that never made it back down. People get in trouble by going off trail and dehydration.

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Those idiots that go off the trail and climb the slick rock face on the Echo Canyon sign are just crazy, I am surprised more don't die each year. If you stay on the trail its super safe and the only parts that are even kind of steep have a rail to hold. As far as dehydration they say it will only be mid-80s next week so its not that bad. And 6 hours is enough time to hike it 3 times!