We did this hike as a last minute activity while visiting from Hawaii and we're so glad we did! We weren't really sure what we were getting ourselves into and about 1/2 way up we realized this hike was no joke! It starts out pretty mild and then turns into full on climbing up rocks, not just a dirt trail. The nice parking lot and bathroom were a plus and there are a bunch of signs and markers along the way to keep you on track. There were huge lizards and we were told a rattlesnake but didn't actually see it (I'm sure not surprising to locals). Definitely a challenge but manageable for inexperienced hikers...I'm confident my 5 year old could make it up the hill. Coming back down is a little nerve wracking and hard on the toes but the view from the top is absolutely worth it all!