All told the distance from the trailhead to Hanging Rock is only about of a mile long. The terrain is rolling or flat for the trail's entire length. In other words, an easy hike for just about anyone. Hanging Rock was the site of a fire lookout many years ago and if you look closely you can spot some remnants of the facility. From the Rock you can look downward into the Wild Rogue Wilderness and the Rogue Wild and Scenic River.
Most people walk right out onto the tip of the rock without any hesitation.
However, individuals that suffer vertigo should be careful. Children should obviously be supervised carefully. It's a 3000-foot drop from Hanging Rock down to the Rogue River. I like to drive out from Glendale over the Glendale-Powers Bike Route to reach Hanging Rock. I have made the trip out there and back during the week without seeing more than a handful of other vehicles.