Heather!! I guess you had fun the other day! I love it too...that is when it is not too hot. Massacre grounds, according to my husband is a pretty mild hike....too easy for him, but he is the one who likes to hike when it it 110. We have done Siphon draw twice...you know that is the beginning of my husband's favorite hike, to top of Flatiron. Sipon draw is a bit challenging...I get winded in some spots(but that is a good thing, right??), but we took the kids twice and they did just fine. It is also a good one to start with, cause if you are like me, and get lost in the Chandler Fashion Mall(inside or out!), it is a popular trail, lots of people with lots of moral support...hikers tend to be a friendly bunch. The trail is well marked and you won't get lost. Where did your sister take you the other day?? Did I miss your followup post?? I haven't been to the REI store yet, but the dh goes there all the time. I got a new Camelback for my b-day(that I haven't got to use yet, boohoo!)that came from there....got to ask for a weekend day off soon so I can use it!! He is hiking tomorrow and I am hopelesslu jealous.....
We have also hiked two other trails, Black Mesa loop....that is a long one, and Second Water Trail....that is shorter, but a little tricky(I would get lost)
Let me know where you go!! He has a couple of really good books....I'll get the titles for you if you want them. Take Care, Donna