Great toddler hike if you find yourself on the east side of the Peninsula. The trail is well maintained and almost completely flat, aside from a steep 1/4 mile section right at the end to get down to the river level. The forest is lush and cool on a hot sunny day. The high rocky bank at Ranger Hole is pretty exposed, but a very scenic spot to sit and enjoy the beautiful iridescent blue water. It’s possible to get down to the river for a dip, but the water is not particularly accessible for young kids - we had to keep an eagle eye on our 3yo.
We had the trail to ourselves arriving around 9:30 on a Wednesday. By the time we hiked out we passed multiple families on their way in for a picnic lunch by the river.
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