The trail going in to the creek it's easy, all down hill, the way back just the first part is the hardest, if you return in the afternoon you will find several shadow spots to rest along the way (summer time). We entered through Bowen ranch road and paid 5 dollars per person in Bowen ranch near the camping site. This allow us to enter in to a private property and park closer, totally worth it. I took 2 litter bladder back pack and that was enough for the round trip.