It is 6.8 miles to the parking lot from here. Can be hiked from the bottom up or as a thru-hike. Thru-hike requires a 60' length of rope. Usually takes about 6 - 7 hours. and covers about 7 miles. Hiking from the bottom does not require aid of a rope.
Water is usually only ankle deep.
Start at the Left Fork Trailhead parking area. Descend 700' slope to the creek bottom. 9 miles through 4 distinct biozones. Start at Wildcat Canyon trailhead. Take Northgate Peaks trail for 300 yards, bear left then follow cairns to drainage.