This hike is not for beginners! And actually this home should be done with caution. You definitely need upper body strength and or may need some help getting over some of the climbs.
The hike starts out with a few light scrambles and a downhill walk in soft sand. After a while you get to the first rope climb. Thank goodness for the ropes negated there's no way I would be able to get over some of those rocks without the rope. Even with the rope some are pretty scary. I would say only 1 or 2 of them are considered extremely difficult the rest would be moderate.
However once you get over and down all the ropes the beautiful river is waiting for you. It's awesome. If the day could end here it would be awesome. Hiking back up and out of the Canyon is brutal!
I absolutely love that some amazing people set up a first aid type station for extra water, salt, sugar and etc. This last time that station probably saved my life. I'm very appreciative of the thoughtfulness that went into it. I meant to get a photo, but I was completely out of it. Note to self never hike GS when it's over 100 degrees.
I do have to say that I'm completely disappointed in many of the hikers that think it is ok to leave or drop trash along the trail. What is wrong with you? If you bring it in - take it out. It's so incredibly selfish and rude.