I use a pair of hiking poles for the way up and the way down. I cannot really see much of what is going on with the trail, like rocks, tree trunks, and other hazards but I use my poles to catch myself if I miss a step.

For the way down I pretty much use the hiking poles as an anchor for each step. They touch down first and then I find my footing when the poles are stable. A sturdy pair of hiking boots also goes a long way to making sure you don't roll an ankle on a miss-step.

I end up with a crazy sore upper body after a hike because of how much I use to poles to stabilize myself.

There may be some places near you where you can hike up and zipline down, which may be fun in and of itself.