My first ever intermediate hike and trust me come prepared lots of waters and come early dont come in the hours 11am -3pm the sun can be brutal it about 6 hours to and from 7 miles .but we'll worth it beautiful hike and well worth it towards the end also wear hiking boots and be prepared to climb,slide down rocks it full body workout lots upper body strength also come with experience hiker there are 8 rope climbs(which u have to go through no other way) that u have to go down to get to hot springs and end to the river but trust me it worth it, go in a group which I did .. there are warning signs that people have died there also people leave gallons of water first aid kits in case of emergency. .this place is not recommended for children so don't bring children under the age 10 unless you are experienced hiker . Don't bring dogs due to over heated and dehydration. .trust me it long walk back after all the climbing u have to do to get to ur car