No one appreciates Isaac Newton getting hit by an apple, until they they finish their Echo trek up and begin their descent down.    \n\nA couple of things I wish knew before hand if traveling on the Echo side.\n\nBring a bag, or something to carry your water. Peeps say bring water, so peeps bring water bottles.  Half way up the trek, the bottle is a nuisance because you may need your hands.  People find create ways to carry their bottles to say the least.  Unless you're true mountaineer requiring constant hydration with a Camelbak, a track bag + water bottle is sufficient. \n\nDon't bother bringing a jacket, it too will be a nascence, do some jumping jacks before you head out and you'll be toasty. \n\nIt is only a 4 stars because it is incredibly busy and parking is terrible.  Thankfully there's Park N hike, costing you  5 dollars.  Park at the  Town of Paradise Valley off Lincoln and Invergordon.  Its a good option for peeps not from the area, so you can get some nice local advice on trails.  Plus you can get a banana to prevent them cramps.\n\nFor peeps looking for a fun date, spot, consider going up the Cholla side and parking on the street.  If one of you is not too fit, the Echo trek will be miserable for you both.  \n\nI plan to make my millions zip lining peeps from the top to the bottom.  Snapping your ankles on the downward descent could replaced with a soul crushing 2700 foot drop.  \n\nNote apparently the Echo parking will be closed after January 12ish 2013, to add  more parking.  I have no idea where to park at that time.