text: Of course I hiked up the Cholla trail in September.  I didn't know what to expect.  I don't think I had the right shoes to wear for this hike.  You'll need good traction if you intend to hike up the entire mountain (which is basically rock-climbing after you reach \"Helipad Plateau\".  Be careful, the nice views show a reminder of your early death if you fall off of the mountain from fainting of dehydration or not having a strong enough grip when hugging the mountain.\n\nFIVE STAR!  This hike was so much fun!