It's a really tough hike from McKittrick Canyon, lots of switchbacks and going up and down. It's definitely not for novices or people who are out of shape but it's a pretty hike and lots of places to play with the echos in the canyon when you take a break. Really well forested, lots of wildlife, and there was a pretty big storm that blew in while we were there and I still didn't notice much wind. It's very remote. we didn't see another soul until we headed back down into the canyon and we went during Spring Break.