This is about one mile and a quarter from Highway 50. Everyone must fill out a form for a day use permit, which is free. Woods line the trail for much of the way. These views are all along the upper falls. No maintained trail exists beyond the halfway point.
People make their way up as best they can.
In many places the best path is still slippery and dangerous. Wear heavy hiking boots. You can't drink the water safely, so be sure to bring at least two quarts of water per person on your hike, along with plenty of food. It's an hour and a half for very strong hikers to get to the top. Plan on taking two and a half hours at an easy pace.