Wildlife is quite abundant, though not necessarily interesting. I saw many butterflies and colourful birds, squirrels, a few lizards and one medium-sized snake. The stream flows gently, and the hike is very pleasant and relaxing - only occasional sunlight reaches the canyon floor so the trip is ideal for the hot summer months. The trail is nearly always level and close to the stream, until near the 3 mile point where it climbs steeply above across a wooded hillside then drops down to a stony area in mid-river, a point which marks the end of the official path. Ahead lies a 50 metre long tunnel-like channel with sheer cliffs at either side and water about 1 foot deep.
Fish are more plentiful, their size proportional to the depth of pool.
About half of the time is spent walking in the river, and half along the river banks, where a distinct path persists. Overhanging cliffs provide occasional sheltered areas for camping and fires, away from the water. The canyon does not become noticeably narrower, just gradually less deep. It is possible to continue through to the upper end of the creek, and meet with dirt roads in the Coconino National Forest - this is a 14 mile trip, and may involve some swimming of deep pools. The 12 mile round trip took 5 hours.