The trail is really well marked. We were nervous at first because I was just in trainers (that actually are prized for how flexible and little material was used to make them) and we heard about how difficult and technical the trail was. The first part was pretty unnerving because it had rained the day before and the steep pitch was all muddy and we had to go down really slowly. After that part we were fine. The rest of the hike was not as steep or as wet. My feet hurt by the end of it but so did my friends and she wore hiking shoes. If you are nervous about this hike- don't be. Yeah there is boulder fields and it can be slippery when descending but just take it slow, I can't see anyone taking it fast unless you have done it before. The boulder field was beautiful. The top climb was a little bit scary if you're afraid of heights which I am. The only thing difficult about this hike is the amount of descending and ascending you have to do. I actually found it easier than High Falls Creek which is labeled as intermediate. I found it easier than High Falls because you actually get a break from just a steep incline, there is a lot of variation in this hike which makes it really exciting. Be cautious, don't go gallivanting down. On the way toward the Valley we ran into another hiker and he seemed wary of my footwear and our ability to succeed. Unfortunately I don't own hiking shoes because I'm poor and hiking is the only free thing I can do. I've only really started to get into it now and one day I will be graced with a nice pair. We ran into no wildlife besides grouse.
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