Road/Vehicle: Paved - Car Okay
Fees/Permit: None
Directions to Echo Canyon Trailhead: In Phoenix follow 44th St. North. 44th St. turns into McDonald. Follow McDonald to first Right past Tatum, which is Echo Canyon Place. Turn right, go up the hill and good luck finding a parking space in the tiny lot. On Spring and Fall weekends your best choice is bicycling to the trailhead. Otherwise, be prepared to wait around 15 minutes for a parking slot.
From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 10.4 mi - about 18 mins
From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 112 mi - about 1 hour 44 mins
From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 144 mi - about 2 hours 12 mins
| Difficulty - 3.5 Route Find - 2 |
| Distance Round Trip |
2.5 mile |
| Elevation Gain |
1300 feet |
| Accumulated Gain |
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| TH Elevation |
1400 |
| Av Time Round Trip |
1.5 - 2 hour |
Backpack: No
Seasons: Autumn to Early Spri
Preferred: November - December - February - March
Preferred start time: Early
Cell phone signal: Yes
Water/Source: trailhead only, bring plenty
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be a dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.