The dog and I went on this hike on April 1. The earlier in the morning you go the better. It is cooler and less crowded. It is just under 7 miles. When we got to the loop, we went to the right which was the best choice because the dog could drink out of some running water at the end of the loop. This was just what he needed after a long hike. It is not a hard hike. 7 miles is perfect for us. We don't like to go much farther then that.
