This scenic trail leads through open meadows and dense alpine forests home to abundant wildlife as it leads up the southwest slopes of the San Francisco Peaks in the Coconino National Forest. The trail is well-maintained and gains elevation gradually making it a mild climb. The trail ends at the junction with the Weatherford Trail, the turnaround point for this hike. There are connecting trails in the area giving hikers the option of adding more mileage or completing the hike as a one-way trip by shuttling vehicles.